Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Sampling and estimation

Sampling and estimation — practice question

(a)[3]

It is given that $X \sim N(31.4, 3.6)$. Find the probability that a randomly selected value of $X$ lies below $29.4$.

(b)[5]

The lengths of fish of a particular species are modelled by a normal distribution. A scientist measures the lengths of 400 randomly selected fish of this species. He records that 42 fish are shorter than $12\text{ cm}$ and 58 fish are longer than $19\text{ cm}$. Find estimates for the mean and standard deviation of the lengths of fish of this species.

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This 8-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Correct standardisation: $P(X<29.4)=P\left(Z<\frac{29.4-31.4}{\sqrt{3.6}}\right)$

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