document.write( "Question 1163001: The weights of newborns are normally distributed with a mean 7 lbs and standard deviation 2.2 lbs
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document.write( "Using the empirical rule determine the probability that the weight of a newborn chosen at random is less than 4.8 lbs?
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Algebra.Com's Answer #786973 by Boreal(15235)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Fewer than 4.8 pounds is less than 1 sd from the mean. \n" ); document.write( "There is 50% on the left side of the curve, and subtracting 34% that is on the left side within 1 sd leaves 16% probability. \n" ); document.write( " |