Some marathons allow two runners to "split" the marathon by each running a half marathon. Alice
And Sharon plan to split a marathon. Alice's half-marathon times average 92 minutes with a
Standard deviation of 4 minutes, and Sharon's half-marathon times average 96 minutes with a standard deviation of 2 minutes. Assume that the women's half-marathon times are independent.
The expected time for Alice and Sharon to complete a full marathon is 92 $$92 + 96 = 188$$
8 minutes. What
Is the standard deviation of
Their total time?
A) 20 minutes
B) 6 minutes
C) 4.5 minutes
D) It cannot be determined.
E) 2 minutes

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The Answer of Some marathons allow two runners to "split" the marathon by each running a half marathon. Alice
And Sharon plan to split a marathon. Alice's half-marathon times average 92 minutes with a
Standard deviation of 4 minutes, and Sharon's half-marathon times average 96 minutes with a standard deviation of 2 minutes. Assume that the women's half-marathon times are independent.
The expected time for Alice and Sharon to complete a full marathon is 92 $$92 + 96 = 188$$
8 minutes. What
Is the standard deviation of
Their total time?
A) 20 minutes
B) 6 minutes
C) 4.5 minutes
D) It cannot be determined.
E) 2 minutes

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