Math Problem Statement

Suppose Z follows the standard normal distribution. Use the calculator provided, or this table, to determine the value of e so that the following is true. P(c≤250.78)-0.7456

Carry your intermediate computations to at least four decimal places. Round your answer to two decimal places.

Solution

To solve for cc in the equation P(c250.78)0.7456P(c \leq 250.78) - 0.7456, it appears there might be a misunderstanding or typo in the problem statement because typically, the standard normal distribution ZZ is used to find probabilities, and the value 250.78250.78 seems unusually large for a standard normal context.

However, assuming the problem intends to find the z-score cc such that the probability associated with that z-score is P(Zc)=0.7456P(Z \leq c) = 0.7456, we can proceed as follows:

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. Identify the Probability:
    We are given P(Zc)=0.7456P(Z \leq c) = 0.7456.

  2. Find the Corresponding z-Score:
    Using the standard normal distribution table (or calculator), we need to find the z-score corresponding to a cumulative probability of 0.7456.

  3. Use the z-Table or Calculator: The z-score corresponding to a cumulative probability of 0.7456 is approximately c=0.66c = 0.66.

Final Answer:

So, the value of cc that satisfies the equation P(Zc)=0.7456P(Z \leq c) = 0.7456 is approximately c=0.66c = 0.66.

Let me know if you would like further details or explanations! Here are five related questions:

  1. What is a z-score, and how is it used in probability?
  2. How do you find a z-score from a given probability using a z-table?
  3. What is the significance of the standard normal distribution in statistics?
  4. How would you calculate the probability for a given z-score?
  5. How do you interpret cumulative probabilities in a normal distribution?

Tip: When using z-tables, always double-check whether the table gives cumulative probabilities from the left or right of the mean to avoid errors.