In a random sample of 6 mobile devices, the mean repair cost was $90.00 and the standard deviation was $14.00. Assume the population is normally distributed. Construct a 99% confidence interval for the population mean u. Find the margin of error. Round to the nearest hundredth as needed.

In a random sample of 6 mobile devices, the mean repair cost was $90.00 and the standard deviation was $14.00. Assume the population is normally distributed. Construct a 99% confidence interval for the population mean u. Find the margin of error. Round to the nearest hundredth as needed.

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