Math Problem Statement

The time, in minutes,  it takes a teacher to mark a set of assignments is uniformly distributed on the interval [38,90].  What is the probability that the next set of assignments will be marked in more than 59.06 minutes? Round the final answer to 2 decimal places

Solution

Given that the time it takes to mark a set of assignments is uniformly distributed on the interval [38,90][38, 90], we can calculate the probability that the next set will take more than 59.06 minutes.

For a uniform distribution, the probability that a random variable XX falls within a certain interval [a,b][a, b] is given by:

P(X>x)=bxbaP(X > x) = \frac{b - x}{b - a}

where a=38a = 38, b=90b = 90, and x=59.06x = 59.06.

Calculation:

P(X>59.06)=9059.069038=30.94520.595P(X > 59.06) = \frac{90 - 59.06}{90 - 38} = \frac{30.94}{52} \approx 0.595

Rounded to two decimal places:

P(X>59.06)0.60P(X > 59.06) \approx 0.60

Final Answer:

The probability that the next set of assignments will be marked in more than 59.06 minutes is approximately 0.60.

Would you like a detailed explanation of the steps? Here are some related questions:

  1. How is the formula for uniform distribution derived?
  2. What are some real-life examples of uniform distribution?
  3. How does uniform distribution differ from normal distribution?
  4. Can this method be applied to non-uniform distributions?
  5. How does the interval length affect the probability?

Tip: Always visualize uniform distributions with a simple graph, where the area under the curve represents the probability.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Probability Theory
Uniform Distribution

Formulas

Probability for uniform distribution: P(X > x) = (b - x) / (b - a)

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Advanced High School