In: Statistics and Probability
For a random variable that is normally distributed, with μ = 80 and σ = 10, determine the probability that a simple random sample of 25 items will have a mean between 78 and 85?
a. |
83.51% |
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b. |
15.87% |
|
c. |
99.38% |
|
d. |
84.13% |
Solution :
Given that ,
mean = = 80
standard deviation = =10
n = 25
= 80
= / n= 10/ 25=2
P(78< <85 ) = P[(78 -80) / 2< ( - ) / < (85-80) / 2)]
= P(-1 < Z < 2.5)
= P(Z <2.5 ) - P(Z <-1 )
Using z table
=0.9938 - 0.1587
=0.8351
=83.51%