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 P(Z > c) = 0.1949.

Solution

This question is asking for the value of cc in a standard normal distribution where:

P(Z>c)=0.1949P(Z > c) = 0.1949

Steps to solve:

  1. Identify the probability: Here, we are given that the probability P(Z>c)=0.1949P(Z > c) = 0.1949. This means the area to the right of cc under the standard normal curve is 0.1949.

  2. Find the complement: Since the total area under the curve is 1, the area to the left of cc is: P(Zc)=10.1949=0.8051P(Z \leq c) = 1 - 0.1949 = 0.8051 So, P(Zc)=0.8051P(Z \leq c) = 0.8051.

  3. Use the Z-table or calculator: You can now look up the Z-value that corresponds to an area of 0.8051 in the cumulative distribution table for the standard normal distribution.

    From the Z-table, we find that: c0.86c \approx 0.86

Therefore, the value of cc is approximately 0.86 when rounded to two decimal places.

Would you like further clarification on any part of the solution? Here are some related questions for more practice:

  1. What is the interpretation of the standard normal distribution?
  2. How do you find P(Z<c)P(Z < c) from a Z-table?
  3. Can you explain the relationship between probabilities and areas under the normal curve?
  4. How do Z-scores help in finding probabilities?
  5. What is the inverse cumulative distribution function?

Tip: Always check whether you're dealing with the upper tail (as in this case) or the lower tail when working with probabilities.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Probability
Standard Normal Distribution
Cumulative Distribution Function

Formulas

P(Z > c) = 0.1949
P(Z ≤ c) = 1 - P(Z > c)

Theorems

Properties of the Standard Normal Distribution

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12