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The weight of potato chips in a medium-size bag is stated to be 8 ounces. The amount that the packaging machine puts in these bags is believed to have a normal model with a
b) Some of the chips are sold in "bargain packs" of five bags. What's the probability that none of the five is underweight? (Round to 4 decimal places)
c) What's the probability that the mean weight of the five bags is below the stated amount? (Round to 4 decimal places)
d) What's the probability that the mean weight of a 30-bag case of potato chips is below 8 ounces? (Round to 4 decimal places)
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