Edexcel S1 2011 January — Question 8

Exam BoardEdexcel
ModuleS1 (Statistics 1)
Year2011
SessionJanuary
TopicNormal Distribution
TypeDirect comparison of probabilities

  1. The weight, \(X\) grams, of soup put in a tin by machine \(A\) is normally distributed with a mean of 160 g and a standard deviation of 5 g .
    A tin is selected at random.
    1. Find the probability that this tin contains more than 168 g .
    The weight stated on the tin is \(w\) grams.
  2. Find \(w\) such that \(\mathrm { P } ( X < w ) = 0.01\) The weight, \(Y\) grams, of soup put into a carton by machine \(B\) is normally distributed with mean \(\mu\) grams and standard deviation \(\sigma\) grams.
  3. Given that \(\mathrm { P } ( Y < 160 ) = 0.99\) and \(\mathrm { P } ( Y > 152 ) = 0.90\) find the value of \(\mu\) and the value of \(\sigma\).