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anik1989
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standard deviation, word problems medium question , no-14

by anik1989 Mon Aug 25, 2014 8:54 am

the average weight of a set x of 100 bags of rice is 90 pounds, and the sdandard deviation weights is 8 pounds. bag a weighs 2 SD below the average of the bags in set X . bag b weighs 5 pounds more than the average.

A. twice the difference between the weight of bag b and the weight of bag a
B. the range of weights of the bags of rice in set x
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Re: standard deviation, word problems medium question , no-14

by tommywallach Tue Aug 26, 2014 9:59 pm

Hey Anik,

Please post the question with no spelling or grammar errors.

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Re: standard deviation, word problems medium question , no-14

by anik1989 Wed Aug 27, 2014 11:06 pm

would you please tell me where did i commit a mistake?
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Re: standard deviation, word problems medium question , no-14

by tommywallach Fri Aug 29, 2014 12:52 pm

Hey Anik,

Read through it. There is at least one spelling error, at least one missing word, and numerous grammatical errors, particularly in capitalization. For the sake of future readers, and also to make sure I'm answering the right question, please post it word for word from the original text.

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