Math Problem Statement

Find the percent of the total area under the standard normal curve between the following z-scores: z = -1.4 and z = 0.65.

Solution

To find the percent of the total area under the standard normal curve between the z-scores z=1.4z = -1.4 and z=0.65z = 0.65, we can use the standard normal distribution table shown in your image.

Steps:

  1. Find the area for z=1.4z = -1.4: Using the first table (page 1), locate the z-score z=1.4z = -1.4. The corresponding area is 0.0808.

  2. Find the area for z=0.65z = 0.65: Using the same table (page 1), locate the z-score z=0.65z = 0.65. The corresponding area is 0.7422.

  3. Subtract the two areas: To get the area between z=1.4z = -1.4 and z=0.65z = 0.65, subtract the smaller area from the larger one: 0.74220.0808=0.66140.7422 - 0.0808 = 0.6614

  4. Convert the area to a percentage: Multiply the area by 100 to convert it into a percentage: 0.6614×100=66.14%0.6614 \times 100 = 66.14\%

Thus, the percent of the total area under the standard normal curve between z=1.4z = -1.4 and z=0.65z = 0.65 is approximately 66.1% (rounded to the nearest tenth).

Would you like more details on the normal distribution or how these values are derived?

Here are 5 related questions to consider:

  1. How do you interpret the area under a normal distribution curve?
  2. What is the relationship between standard deviation and z-scores?
  3. How do you find the area between two negative z-scores?
  4. What is the total area under the standard normal curve?
  5. How can z-scores be used in real-world applications?

Tip: Always check the symmetry of the normal curve; for example, a positive z-score will have the same area as its corresponding negative z-score.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Statistics
Standard Normal Distribution
Z-scores
Area under the curve

Formulas

Area under the normal curve between z-scores = Area(z1) - Area(z2)
Area to percentage conversion = Area * 100

Theorems

Symmetry of the Normal Distribution
Standard Normal Distribution Properties

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12