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. Round your answer to two decimal places.

Solution

The problem requires finding the value of cc such that the probability P(Z>c)=0.7642P(Z > c) = 0.7642, where ZZ follows the standard normal distribution (mean μ=0\mu = 0, standard deviation σ=1\sigma = 1).

To solve this:

  1. Since P(Z>c)=0.7642P(Z > c) = 0.7642, the cumulative probability P(Zc)P(Z \leq c) is 10.7642=0.23581 - 0.7642 = 0.2358.
  2. Next, we need to find the value of cc such that the cumulative probability P(Zc)=0.2358P(Z \leq c) = 0.2358 using the standard normal distribution table or a calculator.

I'll find the value of cc by looking up this cumulative probability.

Calculation:

Using a standard normal distribution table or a calculator:

  • P(Zc)=0.2358P(Z \leq c) = 0.2358 corresponds to c0.72c \approx -0.72.

Thus, the value of cc is approximately -0.72.

Would you like to know more details or have any further questions?


Relative Questions:

  1. What does the standard normal distribution represent?
  2. How do you interpret the value of cc in this context?
  3. Why is the cumulative probability used to find the value of cc?
  4. Can you explain how to use a standard normal table?
  5. What does the probability P(Z>c)=0.7642P(Z > c) = 0.7642 imply about the value of ZZ?
  6. How would this process change if the distribution was not standard normal?
  7. How do changes in the probability P(Z>c)P(Z > c) affect the value of cc?
  8. What is the significance of rounding cc to two decimal places?

Tip: When using a standard normal distribution table, always remember to consider whether you are looking for a left-tail or right-tail probability to avoid errors.