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 finda job? rev: 10 27 2016 QC CS-67660 Multiple Choice 00127 0.0225

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 finda job? rev: 10 27 2016 QC CS-67660 Multiple Choice 00127 0.0225

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