In a survey of a group of men, the heights in the 20-29 age group were normally distributed, with a mean of 67.9 inches and a standard deviation of 4.0 inches. A study participant is randomly selected. Complete parts (a) through (d) below. (a) Find the probability that a study participant has a height that is less than 65 inches. The probability that the study participant selected at random is less than 65 inches tall is (Round to four decimal places as needed.)

In a survey of a group of men, the heights in the 20-29 age group were normally distributed, with a mean of 67.9 inches and a standard deviation of 4.0 inches. A study participant is randomly selected. Complete parts (a) through (d) below. (a) Find the probability that a study participant has a height that is less than 65 inches. The probability that the study participant selected at random is less than 65 inches tall is (Round to four decimal places as needed.)

A First Course in Probability (10th Edition)

10th Edition

ISBN:9780134753119

Author:Sheldon Ross

Publisher:Sheldon Ross

Chapter1: Combinatorial Analysis

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