Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Linear combinations of random variables

Linear combinations of random variables — practice question

The masses, measured in grams, of small and large bags of flour follow the distributions $N(510, 100)$ and $N(1015, 324)$ respectively. André chooses $4$ small bags of flour and $2$ large bags of flour at random.
(a)[5]

Determine the probability that the combined mass of these $6$ bags of flour is below $4130\,\text{g}$.

(b)[5]

Find the probability that the total mass of the 4 small bags exceeds the total mass of the 2 large bags.

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This 10-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Calculate $E(T)=4\times510+2\times1015=4070$

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