Find the Standard Deviation of the Data Summarized in the Given

question 45

Multiple Choice

Find the standard deviation of the data summarized in the given frequency distribution.
-A weight of 220 pounds among a population having a mean weight of 161 pounds and a standard deviation of 23.5 pounds.

• A)2.5; unusual
• B)-2.5; not unusual
• C)58.8; unusual
• D)2.5; not unusual

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