The Weight of Sacks of Potatoes Is Normally Distributed with a Mean

question 20

Essay

The weight of sacks of potatoes is normally distributed with a mean of 20 pounds and a standard deviation of 2 pounds. The weight of sacks of onions is also normally distributed with a mean of 20 pounds and a standard deviation of 0.50 pounds. Based on this information, which product will yield the highest probability of getting a very heavy sack?

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