The Tread Life of a Particular Brand of Tire Is

question 42

Essay

The tread life of a particular brand of tire is a random variable best described by a normal
distribution with a mean of 60,000 miles and a standard deviation of 8600 miles. If the
manufacturer guarantees the tread life of the tires for the first 49,680 miles, what
proportion of the tires will need to be replaced under warranty?

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