Use the Empirical Rule to Describe Data That Are Bell $\$ 119$

question 44

Multiple Choice

Use the Empirical Rule to Describe Data That Are Bell Shaped
-Solar energy is considered by many to be the energy of the future. A recent survey was taken to compare the cost of solar energy to the cost of gas or electric energy. Results of the survey revealed that the distribution of the amount of the monthly utility bill of a 3 -bedroom house using gas or electric energy had a mean of $\$ 119$ and a standard deviation of $\$ 8$ . If the distribution can be considered bell shaped, what percentage of homes will have a monthly utility bill of more than $\$ 111$ ?

• A) approximately \(84 \%\)
• B) approximately \(95 \%\)
• C) approximately \(16 \%\)
• D) approximately \(32 \%\)

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Receptor

A protein molecule that receives and responds to chemical signals, such as hormones or neurotransmitters, within the body.

Glial Cell

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Epithelial Cell

Cells that line the surfaces of the body, including skin, blood vessels, and organs, serving as a barrier and interface with the environment.

Soma

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