If the Heights of NBA Players Are Normally Distributed with a Mean

question 38

Multiple Choice

If the heights of NBA players are normally distributed with a mean height of 73.5 inches and a standard deviation of 2.2 inches, what is the probability of randomly selecting an NBA player who is between 72 and 73 inches tall?

• A) 0.1624
• B) 0.5910
• C) 0.4500
• D) 0.4090

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Definitions:

Male Urethra

The tube that conveys urine from the bladder to the outside of the male body and also serves as a passage for semen during ejaculation.

Primary Spermatocyte

A diploid cell in the testes that undergoes the first division of meiosis to produce two secondary spermatocytes.

Meiotic Division

A type of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half, resulting in the production of gametes or spores.

Spermatic Cord

This is a bundle of fibers and tissues that run from the abdomen to the testes, containing blood vessels, nerves, and the vas deferens.