The mean systolic blood pressure in a certain population of men between the ages of 20 and 24 is known to be 120 mm Hg, with a standard deviation of 20 mm Hg. d. What proportion of readings fall between 100- and 140-mm Hg? e. What proportion of readings are less than 60 mm Hg or greater than 180 mm Hg

The mean systolic blood pressure in a certain population of men between the ages of 20 and 24 is known to be 120 mm Hg, with a standard deviation of 20 mm Hg. d. What proportion of readings fall between 100- and 140-mm Hg? e. What proportion of readings are less than 60 mm Hg or greater than 180 mm Hg

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The mean systolic blood pressure in a certain population of men between the ages
of 20 and 24 is known to be 120 mm Hg, with a standard deviation of 20 mm Hg.
d. What proportion of readings fall between 100- and 140-mm Hg?
e. What proportion of readings are less than 60 mm Hg or greater than 180 mm Hg

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