The annual rainfall in a specific region is normally distributed with a mean of 850 mm. Records show that in 20% of years, the rainfall is more than 1000 mm.
Find the standard deviation of the annual rainfall.
390 exam-style questions on AQA A Level Maths 2.4 N: Statistical distributions, covering 2.4.1 Discrete distributions and the binomial, 2.4.2 The Normal distribution (A-level only), and 2.4.3 Selecting an appropriate distribution (A-level only). Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.