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A study discovered that Americans consumed an average of
normal distribution with a standard deviation of
13.2
pounds of chocolate per year. Assume that the annual chocolate consumption follows the 3.2
pounds. Complete parts a through e below.Question content area bottom
Part 1
a. What is the probability that an American will consume less than
9
pounds of chocolate next year?enter your response here
(Round to four decimal places as needed.)Part 2
b. What is the probability that an American will consume more than
11
pounds of chocolate next year?enter your response here
(Round to four decimal places as needed.)Part 3
c. What is the probability that an American will consume between
10
and
14
pounds of chocolate next year?enter your response here
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