The annual rainfall (in inches) in a certain region is normally distributed with μ = 40 and σ = 4. What is the probability that starting with this year, it will take more than 10 years before a year occurs having a rainfall of more than 50 inches? What assumptions are you making?

The annual rainfall (in inches) in a certain region is normally distributed with μ = 40 and σ = 4. What is the probability that starting with this year, it will take more than 10 years before a year occurs having a rainfall of more than 50 inches? What assumptions are you making?

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