Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · The normal distribution

The normal distribution — practice question

(a(i))[2]

The heights of club members follow a normal distribution with mean $166\text{ cm}$ and standard deviation $10\text{ cm}$. Find the probability that a member chosen at random from the club has a height below $170\text{ cm}$.

(a(ii))[3]

With $40\%$ of the members having heights above $h\text{ cm}$, determine $h$ correct to $2$ decimal places.

(b)[3]

The random variable $X$ has a normal distribution with mean $\mu$ and standard deviation $\sigma$. If $\sigma = \frac{2}{3}\mu$, determine the probability that a value of $X$ chosen at random is positive.

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This 8-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Correct standardisation: $P(X<170)=P\left(Z<\frac{170-166}{10}\right)$ (continuity correction condoned).

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