A reasonable estimate for the mass of a typical female college student is
A)20 kg.
B)50 kg.
C)150 kg.
D)200 kg.

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According to the National Center for Health Statistics, the average weight for females between the ages of 20-29 in the United States is approximately 70 kg, making 50 kg a reasonable estimate for a typical female college student. Choices A and C are significantly lower and higher than the average, respectively, and choice D is much higher than any reasonable estimation.

A Reasonable Estimate for the Mass of a Typical Female