Use the Empirical Rule to Solve the Problem

question 73

Multiple Choice

Use the empirical rule to solve the problem.
-The systolic blood pressure of 18-year-old women is normally distributed with a mean of 120 mmHg and a standard deviation of 12 mmHg. What percentage of 18-year-old women have a systolic blood pressure between 96 mmHg and 144 mmHg?

• A) 68%
• B) 99.7%
• C) 99.99%
• D) 95%

Interpret and calculate z-scores and their related probabilities.

Distinguish between different types of probability distributions and identify situations where a normal distribution is applicable.

Apply the properties of the standard normal distribution to solve problems.

Compute critical values and probabilities for standard and non-standard normal variables.

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