1. The problem asks to find the probability $P(Z < -2.48)$ where $Z$ is a standard normal random variable. 2. The standard normal distribution is symmetric about zero, and probabilities for $Z$ values can be found using the standard normal table or a calculator. 3. Since $Z$ is less than a negative value, we look up the cumulative probability for $Z = -2.48$. 4. Using the standard normal table or a calculator, $P(Z < -2.48) \approx 0.0066$. 5. This means there is approximately a 0.66% chance that $Z$ is less than -2.48. Final answer: $$P(Z < -2.48) \approx 0.0066$$