Maintaining internal environments

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Question 5
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A group of ten athletes complete a desert ultramarathon. Medical researchers at the finish line record the core body temperature of each participant.

RunnerCore body temperature (∘C^\circ\text{C}∘C)
138.8
239.2
338.9
439.1
538.7
639.0
738.9
839.3
938.8
1039.1
a.

Calculate the mean core body temperature of the ten runners. Give your answer to 1 decimal place.

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b.

If a runner's core body temperature is strictly above 39.0∘C39.0^\circ\text{C}39.0∘C, they are classified as hyperthermic. What percentage of the runners would be classified as hyperthermic?

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