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The Injection Molding Department of a Company Uses 40 Pounds

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The injection molding department of a company uses 40 pounds of a powder a day. Inventory is reordered when the amount on hand is 240 pounds. Lead time averages five days. It is normally distributed and has a standard deviation of two days. What is the probability of a stockout during lead time?


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