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Random Variables · Challenge problem

Four relay runners have leg times that are independent and normal with means 12.012.0, 12.412.4, 12.212.2, 12.612.6 seconds and standard deviations 0.20.2, 0.20.2, 0.40.4, 0.50.5 seconds. Find the probability the team’s total time is under 48.548.5 seconds. Give your answer to four decimal places.