The widths, in millimeters, of fabric produced at a ribbon factory are collected. The mean is approximately 23 millimeters, and the standard deviation is approximately 0.06 millimeters. Interpret the mean and standard deviation in the context of the problem.

a) The average width of fabric is 23 millimeters, with a slight variability of 0.06 millimeters.
b) The majority of fabric widths are exactly 23 millimeters.
c) There is a wide range of fabric widths around the mean of 23 millimeters.
d) The standard deviation indicates the total width of all fabric produced.

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