Math Problem Statement

Suppose Z follows the standard normal distribution. Use the calculator provided, or this table, to determine the value of c so that the following is true. Carry your intermediate computations to at least four decimal places. Round your answer to two decimal places.

Solution

To solve this problem, we need to find the value of cc such that the probability P(0.55Zc)=0.6820P(-0.55 \leq Z \leq c) = 0.6820 for a standard normal distribution ZZ.

Step 1: Understand the problem

The probability P(0.55Zc)=0.6820P(-0.55 \leq Z \leq c) = 0.6820 tells us that the area under the standard normal curve between Z=0.55Z = -0.55 and Z=cZ = c is 0.6820.

Step 2: Find the cumulative probability up to Z=0.55Z = -0.55

First, let's find the cumulative probability up to Z=0.55Z = -0.55 using the standard normal distribution table or a calculator:

P(Z0.55)0.2912P(Z \leq -0.55) \approx 0.2912

Step 3: Calculate the cumulative probability up to Z=cZ = c

We know that the total probability for 0.55Zc-0.55 \leq Z \leq c is 0.6820. Therefore, the cumulative probability up to Z=cZ = c is:

P(Zc)=P(Z0.55)+0.6820P(Z \leq c) = P(Z \leq -0.55) + 0.6820

Substituting the value we found:

P(Zc)=0.2912+0.6820=0.9732P(Z \leq c) = 0.2912 + 0.6820 = 0.9732

Step 4: Find the z-score corresponding to the cumulative probability

Now, we need to find the z-score cc such that P(Zc)=0.9732P(Z \leq c) = 0.9732.

Using the standard normal distribution table or a calculator, we find:

c1.94c \approx 1.94

Conclusion:

The value of cc that satisfies the given condition is approximately 1.94.

Would you like more details, or do you have any questions?

Here are 8 related questions that might interest you:

  1. What is the meaning of the cumulative probability in a normal distribution?
  2. How do you find the z-score for a given cumulative probability?
  3. What is the probability for ZZ between 0 and 1.94?
  4. How would you calculate the probability for ZZ between two arbitrary points?
  5. How does the standard normal distribution differ from other normal distributions?
  6. Can you calculate the value of cc if the probability was 0.750.75 instead of 0.68200.6820?
  7. What is the significance of the value Z=0Z = 0 in the standard normal distribution?
  8. How would you explain the use of the normal distribution in real-world scenarios?

Tip: When working with standard normal distributions, it's helpful to understand how to read and interpret z-tables or use a calculator to find cumulative probabilities efficiently.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Probability Theory
Standard Normal Distribution

Formulas

Cumulative Probability in Normal Distribution

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Advanced High School / College