Use the frequency distribution to find the mean and the sample standard deviation. Does the data form a normal distribution? Remember: if the data fall within 2% of the empirical rule of 68%, 95%, and 99.7% for one, two, or three standard deviations, respectively, they form a normal distribution. 
Shipment time (hours)Frequency f23.5 - 28.51928.5 - 33.541733.5 - 38.578938.5 - 43.569843.5 - 48.550448.5 - 53.542

A. The mean is 45 hours. The sample standard deviation is 5 hours. The data doesn't form a normal distribution.
B. The mean is 39 hours. The sample standard deviation is 5 hours. The data doesn't form a normal distribution.
C. The mean is 39 hours. The sample standard deviation is 5 hours. The data forms a normal distribution.
D. The mean is 35 hours. The sample standard deviation is 5 hours. The data doesn't form a normal distribution.
E. The mean is 45 hours. The sample standard deviation is 5 hours. The data forms a normal distribution.


Answer: B

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