Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Continuous random variables

Continuous random variables — practice question

(a(i))[4]

Zak goes for a run once each week. The length of time he takes, measured in minutes, follows a normal distribution with mean $35.2$ and standard deviation $4.7$. Determine the expected number of days in a year ($52$ weeks) when Zak’s run takes less than $30$ minutes.

(a(ii))[3]

The probability that Zak’s time lies between $35.2$ minutes and $t$ minutes, where $t > 35.2$, is $0.148$. Determine the value of $t$.

(b)[5]

The random variable $X$ follows the distribution $N(\mu, \sigma^2)$. It is known that $P(X < 7) = 0.2119$ and $P(X < 10) = 0.6700$. Determine the values of $\mu$ and $\sigma$.

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This 12-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Correct standardisation written as $P\left(Z<\tfrac{30-35.2}{4.7}\right)$

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