Math Problem Statement
In an all boys school, the heights of the student body are normally distributed with a mean of 67 inches and a standard deviation of 3.5 inches. Out of the 793 boys who go to that school, how many would be expected to be taller than 60 inches tall, to the nearest whole number?
Solution
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Statistics
Normal Distribution
Z-Score
Formulas
z = (X - μ) / σ
P(Z > z)
Expected number = Probability × Total number of students
Theorems
Empirical Rule for Normal Distribution
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 10-12
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