standard deviation of 29 lb . a. Find the probability that 1 randomly selected adult male has a weight greater than 152 lb . b. Find the probability that a sample of 29 randomly selected adult males has a mean weight greater than 152 lb . c. What do you conclude about the safely of this elevator? a. The probability that 1 randomly selected adult male has a weight greater than 152 lb is \( \square \) (Round to four decimal places as needed.)
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- Mean weight of adult males (\(\mu\)) = 181 lb - Standard deviation (\(\sigma\)) = 29 lb - Sample size (\(n\)) = 29 - Maximum mean weight for safety = 152 lb Show more…
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