Edexcel S1 2023 October — Question 5

Exam BoardEdexcel
ModuleS1 (Statistics 1)
Year2023
SessionOctober
TopicNormal Distribution
TypeMultiple probability calculations

  1. The weights, \(X\) grams, of a particular variety of fruit are normally distributed with
$$X \sim \mathrm {~N} \left( 210,25 ^ { 2 } \right)$$ A fruit of this variety is selected at random.
  1. Show that the probability that the weight of this fruit is less than 240 grams is 0.8849
  2. Find the probability that the weight of this fruit is between 190 grams and 240 grams.
  3. Find the value of \(k\) such that \(\mathrm { P } ( 210 - k < X < 210 + k ) = 0.95\) A wholesaler buys large numbers of this variety of fruit and classifies the lightest \(15 \%\) as small.
  4. Find the maximum weight of a fruit that is classified as small. You must show your working clearly. The weights, \(Y\) grams, of a second variety of this fruit are normally distributed with $$Y \sim \mathrm {~N} \left( \mu , \sigma ^ { 2 } \right)$$ Given that \(5 \%\) of these fruit weigh less than 152 grams and \(40 \%\) weigh more than 180 grams,
  5. calculate the mean and standard deviation of the weights of this variety of fruit.