Solve the Problem

question 25

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem. Round your answer to one decimal place unless otherwise indicated.
-When 12 long-distance runners were randomly selected and tested, a mean resting heart rate of 70.0 beats per minute was obtained. Based on this sample statistic, what is the best estimate for the mean resting heart rate for all long-distance runners?

• A)66.7 beats per minute
• B)68.3 beats per minute
• C)71.8 beats per minute
• D)70.0 beats per minute

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