The weights of potatoes grown on a large farm are approximately normally distributed with a mean of 8.7 ounces and a standard deviation of 1.8 ounces. Approximately 2.5% of the potatoes have a weight below a cutoff value at which they are too small to sell. Which of the following will be closest to this cutoff value?

(A) 3.3 ounces

(B) 4.2 ounces

(C) 5.1 ounces

(D) 6.2 ounces

(E) 6.9 ounces


OA C

Source: Magoosh