Thread: If X is a normal variate

If X is a normal variate with mean 30 and standard deviation 5, find the probability that
i) 26<x<40
ii) x>45
iii) |x-30|>5

Solution :



am stuck on hw to solve the problem

X comes from a population that is normally distributed. Therefore with a mean of 30 and a standard deviation of 5, you can easily convert your other statistics into Z-scores to calculate applicable probabilities. For the absolute value one, just create an interval like you normally would for absolute value: |x-30|<5 = 25<X<35.

Originally Posted by ANDS!

X comes from a population that is normally distributed. Therefore with a mean of 30 and a standard deviation of 5, you can easily convert your other statistics into Z-scores to calculate applicable probabilities. For the absolute value one, just create an interval like you normally would for absolute value: |x-30|<5 = 25<X<35.

i am having trouble with starting the question .....I dont know what the first step should be ......
do u mean i integrate the from 26 to 40 for x ...........but i dont even know the value of f(x)

Originally Posted by wolfyparadise

i am having trouble with starting the question .....I dont know what the first step should be ......
do u mean i integrate the from 26 to 40 for x ...........but i dont even know the value of f(x)

For part (iii), |x-30|>5 is equivalent to X > 35 or X < 25. And since the mean is 30, you can use symmetry to reduce the calculation: Pr(X > 35) + Pr(X < 25) = 2 Pr(X > 35) = 2 (1 - Pr(X < 35)) = 2 - 2 Pr(X < 35).

Now ...... surely you have been taught how to convert from a normal variable X to a standard normal variable Z. And you will have been taught how to calculate probability from a standard normal distribution (tables, technology, etc.). These are all routine questions - you will have examples in class notes and your textbook. Furthermore, the forum has dozens of worked examples. MHF is not a substitute for you going back to your classnotes and textbook and doing the necessary reading an revision.

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