In: Statistics and Probability
The compressive strength of concrete is normally distributed with ? = 2500 psi and ? = 50 psi. Find the probability that a random sample of n = 10 specimens will have a sample mean diameter that falls in the interval from 2499 psi to 2610 psi.
Solution:
Given that,
= 2500
= 50
n = 10
So,
= 2500
= ( /n) = (50 / 10 ) = 15.8114) p
(2499 < < 2610 )
= p( 2499 - 2500 / 15.8114 ) ( - / ) < ( 2610 - 2500 / 15.8114)
= p ( - 1/15.8114 < z < 110 /15.8114 )
= p ( - 0.06 < z < 6.97)
= p (z < 6.97 ) - p ( z < - 0.06 )
Using z table
= 1 - 0.4761
= 0.5239
Probability = 0.5239