AQA S1 2006 January — Question 7

Exam BoardAQA
ModuleS1 (Statistics 1)
Year2006
SessionJanuary
TopicNormal Distribution
TypeMultiple probability calculations

7
  1. The weight, \(X\) grams, of soup in a carton may be modelled by a normal random variable with mean 406 and standard deviation 4.2. Find the probability that the weight of soup in a carton:
    1. is less than 400 grams;
    2. is between 402.5 grams and 407.5 grams.
  2. The weight, \(Y\) grams, of chopped tomatoes in a tin is a normal random variable with mean \(\mu\) and standard deviation \(\sigma\).
    1. Given that \(\mathrm { P } ( Y < 310 ) = 0.975\), explain why: $$310 - \mu = 1.96 \sigma$$
    2. Given that \(\mathrm { P } ( Y < 307.5 ) = 0.86\), find, to two decimal places, values for \(\mu\) and \(\sigma\).
      (4 marks)