document.write( "Question 971268: The weights of books on a library shelf are normally distributed with a mean of 3.1 pounds and a standard deviation of 0.8 pound. Approximately what percent of the books weigh more than 3.5 pounds? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #593813 by Boreal(15235)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! z=(3.5-3.1)/0.8 ; difference between value and mean divided by standard deviation\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "z>0.4/0.8\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "z>0.5 \n" ); document.write( "P=0.3085\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "30.85% or 31%.\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |