document.write( "Question 1042156: A study of elephants is conducted to determine the average weight of a certain subspecies of elephants. The standard deviation for the population is 1000 pounds. At a 95% level, how many elephants need to be weighed so the average weight will be accurate to within 350 pounds?
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A study of elephants is conducted to determine the average weight of a certain subspecies of elephants. The standard deviation for the population is 1000 pounds. At a 95% level, how many elephants need to be weighed so the average weight will be accurate to within 350 pounds?
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\n" ); document.write( "n = [1.96*1000/350]^2 = 32 when rounded up
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