If the Average Height for Women Is Normally Distributed with a Mean

question 42

Multiple Choice

If the average height for women is normally distributed with a mean of 65 inches and a standard deviation of 2.5 inches,then approximately 95% of all women should be between _____ and _____ inches in height.

• A)62.5; 67.7
• B)60; 70
• C)57.5; 72.5
• D)cannot determine from the information given

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Intrinsic Enjoyment

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