Forty adults used the Atkins weight loss program. After 12 months, their mean weight loss was found to be 2.1 lb with a standard deviation of 4.8 lb. Construct a 90% confidence interval estimate of mean weight loss.  Use (   ) and one decimal place.

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Forty adults used the Atkins weight loss program. After 12 months, their mean weight loss was found to be 2.1 lb with a standard deviation of 4.8 lb. Construct a 90% confidence interval estimate of mean weight loss.  Use (   ) and one decimal place.

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