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Transcribed Image Text:Problem 3
Assume that a certain project has an expected finish time of 32 days and variance of 9 days.
Find the probability that the project will be completed: (6 points each)
(a) Within 26 days
(b) Between 29 and 35 days.
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(X-μ)
2=
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