Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Continuous random variables

Continuous random variables — practice question

Let $X$ be normally distributed with mean $\mu$ and standard deviation $\sigma$. It is known that $\sigma = 0.25\mu$ and that $P(X < 6.8) = 0.75$.
(a(i))[4]

Determine the value of $\mu$.

(a(ii))[3]

Calculate $P(X < 4.7)$.

(b)[4]

Calculate the expected number of usable rods in a batch of $1000$ rods.

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