In: Statistics and Probability
A manufacturer knows that their items have a normally
distributed lifespan, with a mean of 9.2 years, and standard
deviation of 3 years.
If 5 items are picked at random, 7% of the time their mean life
will be less than how many years?
Give your answer to one decimal place.
Given that,
mean = = 9.2 years.
standard deviation = = 3 years.
n = 5
= = 9.2
= / n = 3/ 5 = 1.34
Using standard normal table
P(Z < z) = 7%
P(Z < z ) = 0.07
P(Z < -1.476 ) = 0.07
z = -1.476
Using z-score formula
= z * +
= -1.476 * 1.34 + 9.2
= 7.2 years.