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3.1 The Normal Distribution

3.1 The Normal Distribution

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The weights, in kg, of male travelers at an airport follow a normal distribution with mean 82 and standard deviation 7. The weights of female travelers follow a normal distribution with mean 68 and standard deviation 6.

A male traveler and a female traveler are chosen at random.

a.

Find the probability that the male traveler weighs more than the female traveler.

[4]
b.

Five male travelers and five female travelers are chosen at random to board a small shuttle.

Find the probability that their total weight is greater than 775 kg.

[4]
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3.1 The Normal Distribution Questions

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79 exam-style questions on Edexcel A Level Maths 3.1 The Normal Distribution. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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