X is a normally distributed random variable with mean 35 and standard deviation 5. What is the probability that X is between 25 and 45? Use the 0.68−0.95−0.997 rule and write your answer as a decimal. Round to the nearest thousandth if necessary.
Q. X is a normally distributed random variable with mean 35 and standard deviation 5. What is the probability that X is between 25 and 45? Use the 0.68−0.95−0.997 rule and write your answer as a decimal. Round to the nearest thousandth if necessary.
Mean and Standard Deviation: Mean (μ) is 35 and standard deviation (σ) is 5. We need to find P(25 < X < 45).
Calculate Z-score for X=25: For X=25, calculate the Z-score: Z=σX−μ=525−35=5−10=−2.
Calculate Z-score for X=45: For X=45, calculate the Z-score: Z=σX−μ=545−35=510=2.
Use 0.68-0.95-0.997 Rule: According to the 0.68-0.95-0.997 rule, the probability that X is within 2 standard deviations (±2σ) from the mean is about 0.95.
Calculate Probability: So, P(25 < X < 45) is approximately 0.95.
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