High Cholesterol Levels The serum cholesterol levels in men aged 1824 are normally distributed with a mean

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High Cholesterol Levels The serum cholesterol levels in men aged 18–24 are normally distributed with a mean of 178.1 and a standard deviation of 40.7. Units are mg 100 mL, and the data are based on the National Health Survey.

a. If one man aged 18–24 is randomly selected, find the probability that his serum cholesterol level is greater than 260, a value considered to be “moderately high.”

b. If one man aged 18–24 is randomly selected, find the probability that his serum cholesterol level is between 170 and 200.

c. If 9 men aged 18–24 are randomly selected, find the probability that their mean serum cholesterol level is between 170 and 200.

d. The Providence Health Maintenance Organization wants to establish a criterion for recommending dietary changes if cholesterol levels are in the top 3%. What is the cutoff for men aged 18–24?

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Elementary Statistics

ISBN: 9780201775709

9th Edition

Authors: Mario F. Triola

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