The heights of NBA players are normally distributed, with an average height of 6'7" (i.e. 79 inches), and a standard deviation of 3.5".  What fraction of NBA players have a height less than 77 inches?

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The heights of NBA players are normally distributed, with an average height of 6'7" (i.e. 79 inches), and a standard deviation of 3.5". 

What fraction of NBA players have a height less than 77 inches? 

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