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What is the probability that the sample mean is within 3 units?

A) 25%
B) 50%
C) 75%
D) 95%

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Final answer:

The probability that the sample mean is within 3 units is 90%.

Step-by-step explanation:

The probability that the sample mean is within 3 units can be determined by finding the confidence interval. If we assume a normal distribution, we can use the concept of z-scores to find the probability. For a two-sided 95% confidence interval, we have 2.5% in each tail of the distribution. This means that the probability that the sample mean is within 3 units is 95% - (2.5% + 2.5%) = 90%.

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