Algebra and Trigonometry: Structure and Method, Book 2
Algebra and Trigonometry: Structure and Method, Book 2
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ISBN: 9780395977255
Author: MCDOUGAL LITTEL
Publisher: McDougal Littell
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Chapter 15.3, Problem 5WE

a.

To determine

To calculate: The percent of loaves with weights that are less than 450 grams.

a.

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Answer to Problem 5WE

The percent of loaves with weights that are less than 450 grams is 15.87% .

Explanation of Solution

Given information:

For a loaf of a bread the mean weight is 455 grams and standard deviation is 5 grams.

Formula used:

The number x is known as standardized value to z where z is provided value of normal distribution, m is the mean and σ is the standard deviation.

  x=zMσ

Calculation:

Consider the provided information that for a loaf of a bread the mean weight is 455 grams and standard deviation is 5 grams.

To compute percent of loaves with weights that are less than 450 grams.

Recall that the number x is known as standardized value to z where z is provided value of normal distribution, m is the mean and σ is the standard deviation.

  x=zMσ

Here, z is 450, m is 455 and σ is 5.

Apply it,

  x=4504555x=55x=1

The total area under the curve is 1 and standard normal curve is symmetric about y -axis.

The required percent is the area under the curve of standard normal to the left of x=1 that is,

  0.5A(1x0)=0.5A(0x1)=0.50.3413=0.1587

Multiply the result by 100, to obtain the answer in percentage form,

  0.5A(1x0)=0.5A(0x1)=0.50.3413=0.1587=15.87%

Thus, the percent of loaves with weights that are less than 450 grams is 15.87% .

b.

To determine

To calculate: The percent of loaves with weights that are greater than 445 grams.

b.

Expert Solution
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Answer to Problem 5WE

The percent of loaves with weights that are greater than 445 grams is 97.72% .

Explanation of Solution

Given information:

For a loaf of a bread the mean weight is 455 grams and standard deviation is 5 grams.

Formula used:

The number x is known as standardized value to z where z is provided value of normal distribution, m is the mean and σ is the standard deviation.

  x=zMσ

Calculation:

Consider the provided information that for a loaf of a bread the mean weight is 455 grams and standard deviation is 5 grams.

To compute percent of loaves with weights that are greater than 445 grams.

Recall that the number x is known as standardized value to z where z is provided value of normal distribution, m is the mean and σ is the standard deviation.

  x=zMσ

Here, z is 445, m is 455 and σ is 5.

Apply it,

  x=4454555x=105x=2

The total area under the curve is 1 and standard normal curve is symmetric about y -axis.

The required percent is the area under the curve of standard normal to the right of x=2 that is,

  0.5A(2x0)=0.5+A(2)=0.5+0.4772=0.9772

Multiply the result by 100, to obtain the answer in percentage form,

  0.5A(2x0)=0.5+A(2)=0.5+0.4772=0.9772=97.72%

Thus, the percent of loaves with weights that are greater than 445 grams is 97.72% .

c.

To determine

To calculate: The percent of loaves with weights that are greater than 470 grams.

c.

Expert Solution
Check Mark

Answer to Problem 5WE

The percent of loaves with weights that are greater than 470 grams is 0.13% .

Explanation of Solution

Given information:

For a loaf of a bread the mean weight is 455 grams and standard deviation is 5 grams.

Formula used:

The number x is known as standardized value to z where z is provided value of normal distribution, m is the mean and σ is the standard deviation.

  x=zMσ

Calculation:

Consider the provided information that for a loaf of a bread the mean weight is 455 grams and standard deviation is 5 grams.

To compute percent of loaves with weights that are greater than 470 grams.

Recall that the number x is known as standardized value to z where z is provided value of normal distribution, m is the mean and σ is the standard deviation.

  x=zMσ

Here, z is 470, m is 455 and σ is 5.

Apply it,

  x=4704555x=155x=3

The total area under the curve is 1 and standard normal curve is symmetric about y -axis.

The required percent is the area under the curve of standard normal to the right of x=3 that is,

  0.5A(x3)=0.5A(3)=0.50.4772=0.0013

Multiply the result by 100, to obtain the answer in percentage form,

  0.5A(x3)=0.5A(3)=0.50.4772=0.0013=0.13%

Thus, the percent of loaves with weights that are greater than 470 grams is 0.13% .

d.

To determine

To calculate: The percent of loaves with weights that are between 450 grams and 460 grams.

d.

Expert Solution
Check Mark

Answer to Problem 5WE

The percent of loaves with weights that are between 450 grams and 460 gramsis 68.26% .

Explanation of Solution

Given information:

For a loaf of a bread the mean weight is 455 grams and standard deviation is 5 grams.

Formula used:

The number x is known as standardized value to z where z is provided value of normal distribution, m is the mean and σ is the standard deviation.

  x=zMσ

Calculation:

Consider the provided information that for a loaf of a bread the mean weight is 455 grams and standard deviation is 5 grams.

To compute percent of loaves with weights that are between 450 grams and 460 grams.

Recall that the number x is known as standardized value to z where z is provided value of normal distribution, m is the mean and σ is the standard deviation.

  x=zMσ

Here, z is 450, m is 455 and σ is 5.

Apply it,

  x=4504555x=55x=1

Also, here, z is 460, m is 455 and σ is 5.

Apply it,

  x=4604555x=55x=1

The total area under the curve is 1 and standard normal curve is symmetric about y -axis.

The required percent is the area under the curve of standard normal between x=1 and x=1 that is,

  A(1x1)=2A(1)=2(0.3413)=0.6826

Multiply the result by 100, to obtain the answer in percentage form,

  A(1x1)=2A(1)=2(0.3413)=0.6826=68.26%

Thus, the percent of loaves with weights that is between 450 grams and 460 gramsis 68.26% .

Chapter 15 Solutions

Algebra and Trigonometry: Structure and Method, Book 2

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