An elevator has a placard stating that the maximum capacity is 1304 lb long dash—88 passengers.​...

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An elevator has a placard stating that the maximum capacity is1304 lb long dash—88 passengers.​ So, 88 adult male passengers canhave a mean weight of up to 1304 divided by 8 equals 163pounds.1304/8=163 pounds. If the elevator is loaded with 88 adultmale​ passengers, find the probability that it is overloadedbecause they have a mean weight greater than 163 lb.​ (Assume thatweights of males are normally distributed with a mean of170  lb and a standard deviation of 32 lb​.) Does thiselevator appear to be​ safe?

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