Math Problem Statement

Suppose Z follows the standard normal distribution. Calculate the following probabilities using the ALEKS calculator. Round your responses to at least three decimal places.

(a) P(z > 200) =

(b) P(z <= 1,44) =

(c) P(- 1.09 < Z < 220) =

Solution

To solve these problems, we use the properties of the standard normal distribution, where ZZ follows a normal distribution with mean μ=0\mu = 0 and standard deviation σ=1\sigma = 1. We can find the probabilities using a standard normal table or a calculator. Below are the answers:

(a) P(Z>200)P(Z > 200)

  • Since Z=200Z = 200 is far beyond the typical range of a standard normal distribution, the probability that ZZ is greater than 200 is extremely small, essentially zero.

    P(Z>200)0P(Z > 200) \approx 0

(b) P(Z1.44)P(Z \leq 1.44)

  • To find this, we use the cumulative distribution function (CDF) for the standard normal distribution at Z=1.44Z = 1.44.

    P(Z1.44)0.925P(Z \leq 1.44) \approx 0.925

(c) P(1.09<Z<220)P(-1.09 < Z < 220)

  • First, P(Z<220)P(Z < 220) is extremely close to 1, so we focus on the range from 1.09-1.09 to 220220.

    P(1.09<Z<220)P(Z>1.09)1P(Z1.09)P(-1.09 < Z < 220) \approx P(Z > -1.09) \approx 1 - P(Z \leq -1.09) Using the CDF for Z=1.09Z = -1.09: P(Z1.09)0.1379P(Z \leq -1.09) \approx 0.1379 So, P(1.09<Z<220)10.1379=0.8621P(-1.09 < Z < 220) \approx 1 - 0.1379 = 0.8621

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Tip: The cumulative distribution function (CDF) is crucial for finding probabilities in a normal distribution, giving the area under the curve to the left of a specific z-score.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Normal Distribution
Standard Normal Distribution
Cumulative Distribution Function (CDF)

Formulas

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Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate