In: Statistics and Probability
the mean weight of loads of rock is 47.0 tons with a standard deviation of 8.0 tons. if 24 loads are chosen at random for a weight check, find the probability that the mean weight of those loads is less than 46.5 tons. assume that the variable is normally distributed.
Solution :
Given that ,
mean =
= 47.0
standard deviation =
= 8.0
n = 24
=
= 47.0
=
/
n = 8.0/
24 = 1.63
P( < 46.5) = P((
-
) /
< (46.5 - 47.0) /1.63 )
= P(z < -0.31)
Using z table
= 0.3783