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Finding Probabilities for Normal Distributions

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Question 47

A botanical research lab collects soil samples for analysis. The weight of an individual soil sample, SSS, is modelled by a normal distribution with mean 4.12 kg and standard deviation 0.15 kg.

a.

Find the probability that the weights of two randomly selected soil samples differ by more than 0.25 kg.

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b.

Soil samples are grouped and placed into storage bins for transport. The weight of an empty storage bin, BBB, is modelled by a normal distribution with mean 15.4 kg and standard deviation 1.40 kg.

Each fully loaded storage bin contains 30 soil samples.

Find the probability that the total weight of a randomly selected fully loaded storage bin is less than 136.5 kg.

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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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