Cucumbers Grown on a Certain Farm Have Weights That Are

question 53

Multiple Choice

Cucumbers grown on a certain farm have weights that are normally distributed with a standard deviation of 2 ounces.What is the mean weight if 85% of the cucumbers weigh less than 16 ounces?

• A)13.9
• B)14.3
• C)14.0
• D)14.9
• E)15.7

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