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Transcribed Image Text:The weights of 6 month-old girls in the United States are Normally distributed with a
mean of approximately 16 pounds and a standard deviation of approximately 2 pounds.
a. What percentage of 6 month-old girls do we expect to weigh between 15 pounds
and 18 pounds?
(To show your work: Write down which calculator/program you are using and
what values you are entering into the calculator.)
b. Find the cutoff weight value for the top 5% of weights for 6-month-old girls.
(To show your work: Write down which calculator/program you are using and
what values you are entering into the calculator.)
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