Solve the Problem. -The Amount of Snowfall Falling in a Certain Mountain Range

question 38

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-The amount of snowfall falling in a certain mountain range is normally distributed with a mean of 74 inches, and a standard deviation of 12 inches. What is the probability that the mean annual snowfall during 36 randomly picked years will exceed 76.8 inches?

• A)0.0026
• B)0.5808
• C)0.4192
• D)0.0808

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