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3.5 Finding the mean and standard deviation

3.5 Finding the mean and standard deviation

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A machine produces metal rods whose lengths, LLL, follow a normal distribution. It is found that 15% of the rods have a length less than 15.2 cm and 10% of the rods have a length greater than 16.5 cm.

Find the mean and standard deviation of the rod lengths.

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3.5 Finding the mean and standard deviation Questions

  1. A Level
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  3. /3.5 Finding the mean and standard deviation

48 exam-style questions on Edexcel A Level Maths 3.5 Finding the mean and standard deviation. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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