"According to the National Center for Health Statistics, in 2005

question 76

Multiple Choice

"According to the National Center for Health Statistics, in 2005 the average birthweight of a newborn baby was approximately normally distributed with a mean of 119 ounces (7 lb, 7 oz) and a standard deviation of 19 ounces." A 'low birthweight' baby is one who weighs less than 88 ounces (5 lb, 8 oz) at birth. What percentage of babies are low birthweight?

• A) 5.16%
• B) 44.84%
• C) 55.16%
• D) 94.84%

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