Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Sampling and estimation
Sampling and estimation — practice question
It is given that $20\%$ of male giant pandas in a certain area have masses above $121\text{ kg}$ and $71.9\%$ have masses above $102\text{ kg}$. The weights of male giant pandas in this area are normally distributed.
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Calculate the mean and standard deviation for the weights of male giant pandas in this area.
Worked solution & mark scheme
This 5-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: “Apply $0.842=\frac{121-\mu}{\sigma}$” …