the variance of a Bar examination is 900, how large a sample is needed to estimate the true mean score within 5 points with 99% confidence?   A. 60 exams B. 120 exams C. 240 exams

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If the variance of a Bar examination is 900, how large a sample is needed to estimate the true mean score within 5 points with 99% confidence?  

A. 60 exams

B. 120 exams

C. 240 exams

D. 480 exams

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