Birth weights of babies born to full-term pregnancies follow a normal distribution with a mean weight of 7 pounds with a standard deviation of 1.05 pounds. Babies born with a weight in the top 3% are considered overweight. Using standardized values, determine the minimum weight for a baby born to full-term pregnancy to be considered overweight. Group of answer choices: a) 8.97 pounds b) 5.03 pounds c) 7.55 pounds d) 6.45 pounds
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