SOLUTION: Assume that heights of men are normally distributed with a mean of 69.0 in. and a standard deviation of 2.8 in. The standard casket has an inside length of 78 in. A manufacturer of

Question 922802: Assume that heights of men are normally distributed with a mean of 69.0 in. and a standard deviation of 2.8 in. The standard casket has an inside length of 78 in. A manufacturer of caskets wants to reduce production costs by making smaller caskets. What inside length would fit all men expect the tallest 1%?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Population: mean of 69.0 in. and a standard deviation of 2.8 in
z = invNorm(.99) = 2.326

2.326(2.8) + 69 = X = 75.5
What inside length would fit all men expect the tallest 1%: 75" rounded
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