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What is the probability that a randomly selected person sleeps more than 8 hours? (b) What is the probability that a randomly selected person sleeps 6 hours or less?

A First Course in Probability (10th Edition)

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Author:Sheldon Ross

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Chapter1: Combinatorial Analysis

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According to sleep foundation, the average’s night sleep is 6.8 hours. Assume the standard deviation is 0.6 hours and the probability distribution is normal.

(a) What is the probability that a randomly selected person sleeps more than 8 hours?

(b) What is the probability that a randomly selected person sleeps 6 hours or less?

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