Calculate normal interval/tail probabilities, a paired probability and an inverse quantile.

Calculate normal interval/tail probabilities, a paired probability and an inverse quantile.

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The mass of packets of a breakfast cereal is normally distributed with a mean of 750 g and standard deviation of 25 g.

  1. Find the probability that a packet chosen at random has mass[5]
    1. less than 740 g;
    2. at least 780 g;
    3. between 740 g and 780 g.
  2. Two packets are chosen at random. What is the probability that both packets have a mass which is less than 740 g?[2]
  3. The mass of 70% of the packets is more than x grams. Find the value of x.[2]

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Answer:If 70% are above \(x\), then \(x\) is the 30th percentile: \(x=750+25z_{0.3}=736.9\) g.

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