Assume That the Heights of Women Are Normally Distributed with a Mean

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Essay

Assume that the heights of women are normally distributed with a mean of 63.6 inches and a standard
deviation of 2.5 inches. The U.S. Army requires that the heights of women be between 58 and 80 inches. If a
woman is randomly selected, what is the probability that her height is between 58 and 80 inches?

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