Blood tests reveal that Jessica\'s total serum cholesterol (TSC) level is at the

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Blood tests reveal that Jessica's total serum cholesterol (TSC) level is at the 74th percentile and Anne's TSC level is at the 24th percentile for women of their age. This means that: (More than 1 answer is correct) Select one or more: a. There is a 0.24 probability of a woman Anne's age having a lower TSC level than Anne. b. 50% of women Jessica and Anne's age have a TSC value somewhere between Jessica and Anne. c. Jessica has a lower TSC level than 26% of women her age. d. There is a 0.74 probability of a woman Jessica's age having a higher TSC level than Jessica. e. Anne has a higher TSC level than 76% of women her age.

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Correct answers are Option-A and Option-C

Explanation:

Option-A: Given that Anne's TSC level is at 24th percentile for women of her age. This implies 24% of women of her age has lower TSC level than that of Anne and hence, there is a 0.24 probability of a woman Anne's age having a lower TSC level than Anne

Option-C: Given that Jessica's TSC level is at 74th percentile for women of her age. This implies 74% of women of her age has lower TSC level than that of Jessica and remaining 26% has higher TSC level. Hence, Jessica has a lower TSC level than 26% of women of her age

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