Systolic blood pressure readings are normally distributed with a mean of 121 and a standard deviation of 12. If a person from the population was selected at random, find the probability that their blood pressure is in the acceptable range (between 114 and 140) for athletic activity.

Systolic blood pressure readings are normally distributed with a mean of 121 and a standard deviation of 12. If a person from the population was selected at random, find the probability that their blood pressure is in the acceptable range (between 114 and 140) for athletic activity.

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