If the Heights of 99

question 37

Multiple Choice

If the heights of 99.7% of American men are between 5'0" and 7'0", what is your estimate of the standard deviation of the height of American men? Assume the heights of American men are approximately Normally distributed.

• A) 1 inch
• B) 3 inches
• C) 4 inches
• D) 6 inches
• E) 12 inches

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