5. Let X₁, X₂,..., X100 be the weights of 100 bales of hay. Assume that the random variables are i.i.d. with mean 90 pounds and standard deviation 10 pounds. Let S = X₁ + ... + X100 be their combined weight. (a) What is the mean of S? (b) What is the variance of S? (c) Approximate the probability that S exceeds 120 pounds.

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5. Let X₁, X₂,..., X100 be the weights of 100 bales of hay. Assume that the
random variables are i.i.d. with mean 90 pounds and standard deviation 10
pounds. Let S = X₁ + ... + X100 be their combined weight.
(a) What is the mean of S?
(b) What is the variance of S?
(c) Approximate the probability that S exceeds 120 pounds.
Transcribed Image Text:5. Let X₁, X₂,..., X100 be the weights of 100 bales of hay. Assume that the random variables are i.i.d. with mean 90 pounds and standard deviation 10 pounds. Let S = X₁ + ... + X100 be their combined weight. (a) What is the mean of S? (b) What is the variance of S? (c) Approximate the probability that S exceeds 120 pounds.
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