Normal Distribution Probability Problems
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Powered by AITo determine the percentage of students scoring above 80, we first calculate the z-score: z = (80 - 70) / 10 = 1.0. Referring to the standard normal distribution table, a z-score of 1.0 corresponds to a cumulative probability of 0.8413. Thus, 15.87% of students scored higher than 80 (1 - 0.8413 = 0.1587).
Given the normal distribution of component lengths with a mean of 5 cm and a standard deviation of 0.02 cm, we calculate the z-scores for 4.98 cm and 5.02 cm. The z-score for 4.98 cm is (4.98 - 5) / 0.02 = -1, and for 5.02 cm is (5.02 - 5) / 0.02 = 1. Using the standard normal distribution table, P(Z < 1) = 0.8413 and P(Z < -1) = 0.1587. The probability is P(4.98 < X < 5.02) = 0.8413 - 0.1587 = 0.6826, or 68.26% .
Given the normally distributed lifespan of instruments with a mean of 12 months and standard deviation of 2 months, calculate the z-score for 7 months: z = (7 - 12) / 2 = -2.5. Using the standard normal distribution table, P(Z < -2.5) corresponds to a probability of approximately 0.0062, meaning there is a 0.62% chance an instrument lasts less than 7 months .
The time to assemble a car has a normal distribution with a mean of 20 hours and standard deviation of 2 hours. For less than 19.5 hours, calculate z = (19.5 - 20) / 2 = -0.25. Referring to the standard normal distribution table, the probability is 0.4013 or 40.13% for a car to be assembled in less than 19.5 hours .
Compute the z-scores for 4.96 cm and 5.04 cm using the mean of 5 cm and standard deviation of 0.02 cm: z = (4.96 - 5) / 0.02 = -2, and z = (5.04 - 5) / 0.02 = 2. Referencing the standard normal distribution table, P(Z < 2) = 0.9772 and P(Z < -2) = 0.0228. The probability that a component's length is between 4.96 and 5.04 cm is 0.9772 - 0.0228 = 0.9544, or 95.44% .
To find the probability of earning between $45,000 and $65,000, calculate the z-scores: for $45,000, z = (45000 - 50000) / 20000 = -0.25; for $65,000, z = (65000 - 50000) / 20000 = 0.75. Using the standard normal distribution table, P(Z < 0.75) = 0.7734 and P(Z < -0.25) = 0.4013. Therefore, the probability is 0.7734 - 0.4013 = 0.3721, or 37.21% .
The speeds of cars are normally distributed with a mean of 90 km/hr and a standard deviation of 10 km/hr. To find the probability that a car is traveling more than 100 km/hr, calculate the z-score: z = (100 - 90) / 10 = 1.0. Looking up the z-score of 1.0 in the standard normal distribution table gives a probability of 0.1587. Therefore, there is a 15.87% chance that a randomly selected car is traveling over 100 km/hr .
Calculate the z-score for $40,000: z = (40000 - 50000) / 20000 = -0.5. Using the standard normal distribution table, the cumulative probability for a z-score of -0.5 is approximately 0.3085. Therefore, 30.85% of employees earn less than $40,000 .
To estimate the probability, calculate the z-scores for 50 and 70 hours using the battery life mean of 50 hours and standard deviation of 15 hours: z = (50 - 50) / 15 = 0, and z = (70 - 50) / 15 = 1.33. From the standard normal distribution table, P(Z < 1.33) = 0.9082 and P(Z < 0) = 0.5. The probability of the battery lasting between 50 and 70 hours is 0.9082 - 0.5 = 0.4082, or 40.82% .
To determine if Tom will be admitted, we compare his score of 585 with the percentile ranks of the normally distributed test scores. The mean is 500 and standard deviation is 100. To score better than 70% of students, we find the z-score corresponding to the 30th percentile (1 - 0.70), which is approximately 0.524. Using z = (X - μ) / σ, we find z = (585 - 500) / 100 = 0.85, which is higher than 0.524. Thus, Tom scored better than at least 70% of the students, implying he is likely to be admitted .