Based on the data of the Center for Health Statistics, the 2009 birth rates in 50 states
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If one state is selected at random, what is the probability that the birth rate there is:
(a) Under 14?
(b) Under 18 but not under 12?
(c) 16 or over?
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Birth rate (per thousand) 10-12 12-14 14-16 No. of states 4 12 29 Birth rate (per thousand) 16-18 18 and over Total No. of states (Endpoint convention: Lower point is included, upper 4 50 is not.)
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Statistics Principles And Methods
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