The weight of oranges growing in an orchard is normally distributed with a mean weight of ( 7 mathrm{oz} ). and a standard deviation of ( 1 mathrm{oz} ). Using the empirical rule, what percentage of the oranges from the orchard weigh between ( 4 mathrm{oz} ), and ( 10 mathrm{oz} ) ?

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Step:1 ：Find the difference between the given weight and mean weight in terms of standard deviations.Step:2 ：Use empirical rule: 68-95-99.7% rule.Step:3 ：Determine the percentage of oranges between the given weights.

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Step: 1 ：Find the difference between the given weight and mean weight in terms of standard deviations.Step: 2 ：Use empirical rule: 68-95-99.7% rule.Step: 3 ：Determine the percentage of oranges between the given weights.

The weight of oranges growing in an orchard is normally distributed with a mean weight of \( 7 \mathrm{oz} \). and a standard deviation of \( 1 \mathrm{oz} \). Using the empirical rule, what percentage of the oranges from the orchard weigh between \( 4 \mathrm{oz} \), and \( 10 \mathrm{oz} \) ?

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