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The heights of people in a certain population are
The model that correctly shows the
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C
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About 68% of heights fall in the
between 59.2 and 76.8.
below 63.6.
between 54.8 and 81.2.
between 63.6 and 72.4.
above 72.4.
What percent of people in this population have heights below 59.2? %_
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