The Mean Weight of a Collection of Potatoes in a Shipment

question 5

Short Answer

The mean weight of a collection of potatoes in a shipment to a fruit market is 1.3 pounds, with a standard deviation of 0.35 pounds. The distribution of weights is approximately Normal. What fraction of the potatoes in the shipment will weigh between 0.25 and 2.35 pounds?

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