SOLUTION: A particular fruit's weights are normally distributed, with a mean of 509 grams and a standard deviation of 11 grams. The heaviest 18% of fruits weigh more than how many grams?

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Question 1167697: A particular fruit's weights are normally distributed, with a mean of 509 grams and a standard deviation of 11 grams.
The heaviest 18% of fruits weigh more than how many grams?
Give your answer to the nearest gram.
Answer by VFBundy(438) About Me  (Show Source):
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%28x+-+509%29%2F11 = 0.92 (via z-table)

x - 509 = 0.92(11)

x - 509 = 10.12

x = 519.12