Suppose That the Distribution of Weekly Water Usage for Single-Family

question 25

Multiple Choice

Suppose that the distribution of weekly water usage for single-family homes in a particular city is mound shaped and approximately symmetric. The mean is 1,300 gallons, and the standard deviation is 200 gallons. ​
What is the approximate value of the 98th percentile?
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• A)1,700 gallons
• B)1,100 gallons
• C)1,500 gallons
• D)1,900 gallons
• E)1,300 gallons

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Factory Overhead Rate

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