The Gestation Time for Human Babies Is Approximately Normally Distributed

question 92

Essay

The gestation time for human babies is approximately normally distributed with an average of 280 days and a standard deviation of 12.
Find the upper quartile for the gestation times.
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Find the lower quartile for the gestation times.
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Would it be unusual to deliver a baby after only 6 months of gestation?
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Explain.
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