You have acquired property south of Winnipeg that fronts on the Red River, a river that has a history of flooding its banks during spring runoff. Historical records show that flood crest levels are normally distributed. On average, the river has reached a height of 5 metres above its normal level with a standard deviation of 2 metres. The main floor of your home sits 7 metres above normal river level. Should you be arranging to have a berm built around your home and if so how high should the berm be? In answering this question, assume that you want to be sure that 99% of the time, spring flood water will not reach your home.

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You have acquired property south of Winnipeg that fronts on the Red River, a river that has
a history of flooding its banks during spring runoff. Historical records show that flood crest
levels are normally distributed. On average, the river has reached a height of 5 metres above
its normal level with a standard deviation of 2 metres. The main floor of your home sits 7
metres above normal river level.
Should you be arranging to have a berm built around your home and if so how high should
the berm be? In answering this question, assume that you want to be sure that 99% of the
time, spring flood water will not reach your home.
Transcribed Image Text:You have acquired property south of Winnipeg that fronts on the Red River, a river that has a history of flooding its banks during spring runoff. Historical records show that flood crest levels are normally distributed. On average, the river has reached a height of 5 metres above its normal level with a standard deviation of 2 metres. The main floor of your home sits 7 metres above normal river level. Should you be arranging to have a berm built around your home and if so how high should the berm be? In answering this question, assume that you want to be sure that 99% of the time, spring flood water will not reach your home.
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