In: Statistics and Probability
Bass: The bass in Clear Lake have weights that are normally distributed with a mean of 2.7 pounds and a standard deviation of 0.9 pounds.
(a) Suppose you only want to keep fish that are in the top 10%
as far as weight is concerned. What is the minimum weight of a
keeper? Round your answer to 2 decimal
places.
pounds
(b) Suppose you want to mount a fish if it is in the top 0.5% of
those in the lake. What is the minimum weight of a bass to be
mounted? Round your answer to 2 decimal
places.
pounds
(c) Determine the weights that delineate the middle 99% of the bass
in Clear Lake. Round your answers to 2 decimal
places.
from to pounds