The weights of the fish in a certain lake are normally distributed with a mean of 11 lbs. and a standard deviation of 12lbs. If the 16 fish are randomly selected, what is the probability that the mean weight will be between 8.6 and 14.6lbs?

The weights of the fish in a certain lake are normally distributed with a mean of 11 lbs. and a standard deviation of 12lbs. If the 16 fish are randomly selected, what is the probability that the mean weight will be between 8.6 and 14.6lbs?

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