- The mean of a chance sample with n=25 volume is X ̅=60. Given that the standard deviation of the population is σ=12, find the 99% confidence interval for the mean of the population. A) 43,808-76,192 B) 55,808-66,192 C) 53,808-69,192 D) 54,808-69,192 E) 53,808-66,192

- The mean of a chance sample with n=25 volume is X ̅=60. Given that the standard deviation of the population is σ=12, find the 99% confidence interval for the mean of the population. A) 43,808-76,192 B) 55,808-66,192 C) 53,808-69,192 D) 54,808-69,192 E) 53,808-66,192

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The mean of a chance sample with n=25 volume is X ̅=60. Given that the standard deviation of the population is σ=12, find the 99% confidence interval for the mean of the population.

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B) 55,808-66,192

C) 53,808-69,192

D) 54,808-69,192

E) 53,808-66,192

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