Introduction to Probability and Statistics
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Author: Mendenhall, William
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 6.3, Problem 6.19E
Human Heights Human heights are one of many biological random variables that can be modeled by the
a. What proportion of all men will be taller than 6'0"? (HINT: Convert the measurements to inches.)
b. What is the probability that a randomly selected man will be between 5'8" and 6'1" tall?
c. President Barack Obama is 6'1". Is this an unusual height?
d. Of the 43 presidents elected from 1789 through 2008, 18 were 6'0" or taller.
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