According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics It Takes an Average

question 106

Multiple Choice

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics it takes an average of 16 weeks for young workers to find a new job. Assume that the probability distribution is normal and that the standard deviation is two weeks. What is the probability that 20 young workers average less than 15 weeks to find a job?

• A) 0.0225
• B) 0.0450
• C) 0.0375
• D) 0.0127

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