SOLUTION: A loaf of bread is normally distributed with a mean of 22 ounces and a standard deviation of .5 ounces. What is the probability that a loaf is more than 24 ounces?

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Question 295771: A loaf of bread is normally distributed with a mean of 22 ounces and a standard deviation of .5 ounces. What is the probability that a loaf is more than 24 ounces?

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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A loaf of bread is normally distributed with a mean of 22 ounces and a standard deviation of .5 ounces. What is the probability that a loaf is more than 24 ounces?
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z(24) = (24-22)/0.5 = 2/0.5 = 4
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P(x > 24) = P(z > 4) = normalcdf(4,100) = 0.00003169
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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