The heights of a group of men averaged 69 inches and followed the normal curve. The 91st percentile height was 73.4 inches. Find the 9’th percentile height.   Approximate the SD.

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The heights of a group of men averaged 69 inches and followed the normal curve. The 91st percentile height was 73.4 inches.

Find the 9’th percentile height.  

Approximate the SD. 

 
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Let X be the height of group of men.

μ= 69 inches  Average height of men. 

The 91st percentile height was 73.4 inches that is P( X< 73.4)= 0.91. 

 

 

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