The Body Temperatures of Adults Are Normally Distributed with a Mean

question 151

Multiple Choice

The body temperatures of adults are normally distributed with a mean of 98.6° F and a standard deviation of 0.95° F. What temperature represents the 95th percentile?

• A)100.16° F
• B)97.04° F
• C)99.82° F
• D)100.46° F

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