The Amount of Tea Leaves in a Can from a Particular

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Short Answer

The amount of tea leaves in a can from a particular production line is normally distributed with μ = 110 grams and σ = 25 grams. What is the probability that a randomly selected can will contain less than 100 grams or more than 120 grams of tea leaves?

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