You measure 40 backpacks' weights, and find they have a mean weight of 51 ounces. Assume the population standard deviation is 11.1 ounces. Based on this, construct a 99% confidence interval for the true population mean backpack weight.

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You measure 40 backpacks' weights, and find they have a mean weight of 51 ounces. Assume the population standard deviation is 11.1 ounces. Based on this, construct a 99% confidence interval for the true population mean backpack weight.

You measure 40 backpacks' weights, and find they have a mean weight of 51 ounces. Assume the population
standard deviation is 11.1 ounces. Based on this, construct a 99% confidence interval for the true
population mean backpack weight.
Give your answers as decimals, to two places
H
ounces
Transcribed Image Text:You measure 40 backpacks' weights, and find they have a mean weight of 51 ounces. Assume the population standard deviation is 11.1 ounces. Based on this, construct a 99% confidence interval for the true population mean backpack weight. Give your answers as decimals, to two places H ounces
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