The weight distribution of parcels sent in a certain

Chapter 5, Problem 47E

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The weight distribution of parcels sent in a certain manner is normal with mean value 12 lb and standard deviation 3.5 lb. The parcel service wishes to establish a weight value ?c ?beyond which there will be a surcharge. What value of ?c ?is such that 99% of all parcels are at least 1 lb under the surcharge weight?

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QUESTION:

The weight distribution of parcels sent in a certain manner is normal with mean value 12 lb and standard deviation 3.5 lb. The parcel service wishes to establish a weight value ?c ?beyond which there will be a surcharge. What value of ?c ?is such that 99% of all parcels are at least 1 lb under the surcharge weight?

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Solution 47E Step1 of 2: We have The weight distribution of parcels sent in a certain manner is normal with mean value 12 lb and standard deviation 3.5 lb. That is =12 and = 3.5 We need to establish a weight value c beyond which there will be a surcharge and we need to find What value of c is such th

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