The heights of adult men in America are normally distributed, with a mean of 69.2 inches and a standard deviation of 2.61 inches. The heights of adult women in America are also normally distributed, but with a mean of 64.4 inches and a standard deviation of 2.53 inches. What percentage of women are TALLER than 5 feet 11 inches? Round to nearest tenth of a percent. Who is relatively taller: a 6'3" American man or a 5'11" American woman? Defend your choice in a meaningful sentence.

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The heights of adult men in America are normally distributed, with a mean of 69.2 inches and a standard deviation of 2.61 inches. The heights of adult women in America are also normally distributed, but with a mean of 64.4 inches and a standard deviation of 2.53 inches.

What percentage of women are TALLER than 5 feet 11 inches? Round to nearest tenth of a percent.

Who is relatively taller: a 6'3" American man or a 5'11" American woman? Defend your choice in a meaningful sentence.

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