Purchase Solution

Probability of normal distribution

Not what you're looking for?

Ask Custom Question

A cola-dispensing machine is set to dispense on average 7.00 ounces of cola per cup. The standard deviation is 0.10 ounces. The distribution of amounts dispensed follows a normal distribution.

a. What is the probability that the machine will dispense between 7.10 and 7.25 ounces of cola?

b. What is the probability that the machine will dispense 7.25 ounces of cola or more?

c. What is the probability that the machine will dispense between 6.80 and 7.25 ounces of cola?

Purchase this Solution
Solution Summary

The expert determines the probability of normal distribution is determined.

Solution Preview

I have used excel function NORMDIST(value , mean , standard deviation , 1)
It gives the probability of ...

Purchase this Solution
Free BrainMass Quizzes
Know Your Statistical Concepts

Each question is a choice-summary multiple choice question that presents you with a statistical concept and then 4 numbered statements. You must decide which (if any) of the numbered statements is/are true as they relate to the statistical concept.

Measures of Central Tendency

Tests knowledge of the three main measures of central tendency, including some simple calculation questions.

Measures of Central Tendency

This quiz evaluates the students understanding of the measures of central tendency seen in statistics. This quiz is specifically designed to incorporate the measures of central tendency as they relate to psychological research.

Terms and Definitions for Statistics

This quiz covers basic terms and definitions of statistics.

View More Free Quizzes
Related BrainMass Solutions

  • Z-score for Normal Distribution and Continuous Probability

    195140 Z-score for Normal Distribution and Continuous Probability What is the relationship between the Z-score for Normal Distribution and Continuous Probability? Z-score for normal distribution is an example of continuous probability.

  • How the following statistical devices can be used in business today?

    Normal distribution Normal frequency distribution represents the probability that a majority of randomly selected members of a population will fall within the middle of the distribution.

  • Normal probability distribution

    178946 Normal probability distribution characteristics Which of the following is not a characteristic of the normal probability distribution? a. It is a discrete probability distribution. b.

  • Probability: Using the Normal Distribution

    In each of these problems you first write the probability statement in terms of X. Then you convert the normal distribution to a standard normal distribution by subtracting the mean and then dividing by the standard deviation.

  • Statistics: Probability Distributions, Binomial Distribution

    Consider a binomial distribution with 13 identical trials, and a probability of success of 0.4 i. Find the probability that x = 3 using the binomial tables ii. Use the normal approximation to find the probability that x = 3.

  • Binomial distribution

    What is the advantage of using the normal probability distribution to approximate the binomial probabilities?

  • Normal Probabilities - Using Z Score

    A normal distribution has a mean of u= 100 and o= 20. if one score is randomly selected from the probability that the score will be less than x= 84? A normal distribution has a mean of u= 40 and o=10.

  • Standard Normal Distribution

    458786 Standard Normal Distribution Question 1 Use Appendix Table for Normal Distribution to find area under Standard Normal Distribution curve to the left of z = 0.85 Answer 0.8023 0.6245 0.3524

  • Explain the difference between a discrete and a continuous random variable.

    What are the characteristics of the normal distribution? Why is the normal distribution important in statistical analysis? Provide an example of an application of the normal distribution.

  • Normal Probability Plots

    This response discusses the use of normal probability plots to determine the distribution of data.

View More Related Solutions