The Owner of a Fish Market Determined That the Mean

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Short Answer

The owner of a fish market determined that the mean weight for a catfish is 3.2 pounds.He also knew that the probability of a randomly selected catfish that would weigh more than 3.8 pounds is 20% and the probability that a randomly selected catfish that would weigh less than 2.8 pounds is 30%.The middle 40% of the catfish will weigh between pounds and pounds.

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Definitions:

3rd Quartile

Represents the value below which 75% of the data in a data set is contained, marking the upper quartile of a data set.

Benzophenone

An organic compound used as a photoinitiator and in the manufacture of perfumes, soaps, and other products, known for its benzene ring bonded to a ketone.

Structure

Refers to the manner in which atoms or molecules are arranged or bonded together in a material or molecule.

IUPAC Name

A unique, standardized identifier for chemical substances based on the rules established by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry.