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The Normal Distribution

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Question 284

Batches of specialized coffee beans are monitored for a rare quality trait called 'extra-large' size after roasting. Historical data indicates that the probability of a bean being extra-large is 0.015.

a.

Write down a suitable model for the distribution of the number of extra-large beans in a batch of n n\,n beans.

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b.

State one assumption required for this model to be valid in this context.

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c.

Using a suitable approximation, find the probability that exactly 7 out of 400 beans in a random batch are identified as being extra-large.

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d.

Explain why the approximation used in part (c) is appropriate.

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e.

A head barista claims that 70% of regular customers prefer oat milk over dairy milk in their lattes.

In a random sample of 150 regular customers, it is found that 92 prefer oat milk.

Using a suitable approximation, test the barista's claim at the 5% significance level. State your hypotheses clearly.

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The Normal Distribution Questions

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Practise Edexcel A Level Maths The Normal Distribution with exam-style questions for A Level Maths. 439 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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