Let's analyze the information provided and evaluate the statements A, B, C, and D based on the measurements given.
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Height and Mass of Gorillas:
- Male Gorilla: Height = 1.68 m, Mass = 158.757 kg
- Female Gorilla: Height = 1.448 m, Mass = 95.25 kg
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Combined Mass:
- Combined mass = Mass of male gorilla + Mass of female gorilla
- Combined mass = 158.757 kg + 95.25 kg = 253.007 kg
- Evaluation of Statement A: The combined mass is not 253.782 kg. This statement is false.
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Mass Difference:
- Mass difference = Mass of male gorilla - Mass of female gorilla
- Mass difference = 158.757 kg - 95.25 kg = 63.507 kg
- Evaluation of Statement B: The mass of the male gorilla is indeed 63.507 kg greater than the mass of the female gorilla. This statement is true.
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Height Difference:
- Height difference = Height of male gorilla - Height of female gorilla
- Height difference = 1.68 m - 1.448 m = 0.232 m
- Evaluation of Statement C: The female gorilla is actually not 1.28 m shorter than the male gorilla. This statement is false.
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Combined Height:
- Combined height = Height of male gorilla + Height of female gorilla
- Combined height = 1.68 m + 1.448 m = 3.128 m
- Evaluation of Statement D: The combined height is not 2.028 m; it is 3.128 m. This statement is false.
Summary of Evaluations:
- A: False
- B: True
- C: False
- D: False
Only statement B is true.