Suppose That the Average Weight of a 12-Month-Old Baby Is

question 72

Multiple Choice

Suppose that the average weight of a 12-month-old baby is 23 pounds and 80% of 12-month-old babies weigh between 21 and 25 pounds. If the average weight of a 24-month-old baby is 33 pounds, between what weights should you expect 80% of 24-month-old babies to fall?

• A) between 32 and 34 pounds
• B) between 31 and 35 pounds
• C) between 30 and 36 pounds
• D) The answer cannot be determined from the information given in this question.

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Definitions:

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