Math Problem Statement
Solution
To find the mean, standard deviation, maximum, and IQR of all the potential fines based on the given information, let’s break down the problem.
Given Information:
- Mean speed of speeders = 29 mph
- Standard deviation of speeds = 2.4 mph
- Maximum speed recorded = 34 mph
- Interquartile range (IQR) of speeds = 3.2 mph
- Speed limit = 20 mph
- Fine structure:
- $60 base fine
- Additional $10 for each mph over the speed limit
Step-by-Step Solution:
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Convert the Mean Speed to the Mean Fine:
- Mean speed of speeders = 29 mph
- Speed over the limit = 29 - 20 = 9 mph
- Fine for mean speed:
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Convert the Standard Deviation of Speeds to the Standard Deviation of Fines:
- Since the fine increases by $10 for each mph over the limit, we multiply the standard deviation in speed by $10.
- Standard deviation of fines =
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Convert the Maximum Speed to the Maximum Fine:
- Maximum speed = 34 mph
- Speed over the limit = 34 - 20 = 14 mph
- Fine for maximum speed:
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Convert the IQR of Speeds to the IQR of Fines:
- IQR in speed = 3.2 mph
- Since each mph over the limit corresponds to an additional $10, the IQR in fines =
Summary of Answers:
- Mean of fines = $150
- Standard deviation of fines = $24
- Maximum fine = $200
- IQR of fines = $32
Let me know if you would like further clarification on any of these steps.
Related Questions:
- How would the mean fine change if the speed limit was raised by 5 mph?
- What would the fine be if a driver was going exactly 35 mph?
- How would a change in the fine structure (e.g., $15 per mph over the limit) affect the mean fine?
- Can the fine distribution be considered normal if speeds are normally distributed?
- What would be the effect on fines if the IQR of speeds increased?
Tip:
To convert statistics like mean and standard deviation when dealing with a fixed multiplier, multiply the statistics by that constant, as we did here with fines and speeds.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Statistics
Standard Deviation
Mean
Interquartile Range (IQR)
Formulas
Fine calculation: Base fine + (Over-speed mph * Additional fine per mph)
Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
College Level
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