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Finding Probabilities for Normal Distributions

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Question 21

The tensile strength, SSS Newtons (N), of a particular type of fiber-optic cable is modeled by a normal distribution with a mean of 120 N and a standard deviation of 15 N.

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Determine the probability that a randomly selected cable has a tensile strength less than 147 N.

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b.

Find the value of kkk such that P(S<k)=0.1056P(S < k) = 0.1056P(S<k)=0.1056.

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c.

Find the value of mmm such that P(S>m)=0.1056P(S > m) = 0.1056P(S>m)=0.1056.

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d.

Calculate P(k<S<m)P(k < S < m)P(k<S<m).

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Finding Probabilities for Normal Distributions Questions

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Practise Edexcel A Level Maths Finding Probabilities for Normal Distributions with exam-style questions for A Level Maths. 80 questions, matched to the Edexcel A Level Maths (9MA0) specification and written in Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3 style. Every question includes a full worked solution and mark scheme, so you can see where marks are awarded rather than just whether you got the answer right.

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