Math Problem Statement
The annual per capita utilization of oranges (in pounds) in the United States can be approximated by a normal distribution with a mean of 17.1 and a standard deviation of 4 a) What annual per capita utilization of apples represents the 10th percentile? b) What annual per capita utilization of apples represents the third quartile?
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Normal Distribution
Percentiles
Z-scores
Formulas
x = μ + zσ (where x is the value, μ is the mean, z is the z-score, and σ is the standard deviation)
Theorems
Properties of Normal Distribution
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-12
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