Values of the parcel weight distribution

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The weight of parcels received at a warehouse loading dock is normally distributed with a mean of 300 lbs. and a standard deviation of 50 lbs. The weight of a parcel is independent of the weight of any other parcel.

a) What are the 25th and 75th percentile values of the parcel weight distribution?

b) What is the probability that a parcel will weigh more than 400 lbs?

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