The weights of 300 males were measured. The mean weight was 80kg and the standard deviation was 14kg. Assume that weights are normally distributed. a) How many males weigh more than 80 kg (rounded off to zero decimals) b) How many males weigh between 70 and 85 kg (rounded off to zero decimals)

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10. The weights of 300 males were measured. The mean weight was 80kg and the standard deviation was
14kg. Assume that weights are normally distributed.
a) How many males weigh more than 80 kg (rounded off to zero decimals)
b) How many males weigh between 70 and 85 kg (rounded off to zero decimals)

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