Use the Empirical Rule to Solve the Problem

question 37

Multiple Choice

Use the empirical rule to solve the problem.
-The amount of Jen's monthly phone bill has a roughly bell-shaped distribution with a mean of $57 and a standard deviation of $9. What percentage of her phone bills are between $30 and $84?

• A)99.7%
• B)95%
• C)99.99%
• D)68%

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Definitions:

Poverty

A condition where individuals or communities lack the financial resources to meet basic living needs such as food, shelter, and healthcare.

Child Abuse

Acts of physical, emotional, or sexual harm inflicted upon a child by a caregiver or other person, leading to potential long-term psychological and physical damage.

Protective Services

Agencies or organizations dedicated to defending and safeguarding individuals, particularly children, the elderly, or those at risk, from abuse or neglect.

Abusive Parent

An abusive parent is an individual who physically, emotionally, or mentally mistreats their child, leading to harm or potential harm.