study of peach trees found that the average number of peaches per tree was 625. The standard deviation of the population is 35 peaches per tree. A scientist wishes to find the 95% confidences interval for the mean number of peaches per tree. How many trees does she need to sample to obtain an average accurate to within 20 peaches per tree? Round correctly for a sample to the nearest whole number.

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A study of peach trees found that the average number of peaches per tree was 625. The standard deviation of the population is 35 peaches per tree. A scientist wishes to find the 95% confidences interval for the mean number of peaches per tree. How many trees does she need to sample to obtain an average accurate to within 20 peaches per tree? Round correctly for a sample to the nearest whole number.

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