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According to a recent​ study, the average length of a newborn baby is 19.219.2 inches with...

According to a recent​ study, the average length of a newborn baby is 19.219.2 inches with a standard deviation of 1.21.2 inch. The distribution of lengths is approximately Normal. Complete parts​ (a) through​ (c) below. Include a Normal curve for each part.

A.The probability that a baby will have a length of 20.4 inches or more is

B. The probability that a baby will have a length of 21.5 inches or more

C. The probability that a baby will have a length between 17.6 and 20.8 inches

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