The True Length of Boards Cut at a Mill with a Listed

question 103

Short Answer

The true length of boards cut at a mill with a listed length of 10 feet is normally distributed with a mean of 123 inches and a standard deviation of 1 inch.What proportion of the boards will be over 125 inches in length?

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Bacterial Chromosome

The circular DNA molecule within bacteria that contains most of the genetic material required for their cell processes.

Polynucleotide Chain

A sequence of nucleotides that form a part of a nucleic acid molecule, such as DNA or RNA, linked by covalent bonds.

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A sweet-tasting, soluble carbohydrate found in many plants, crucial for energy in living organisms.