The 100-meter race times at a state track meet are normally distributed with a mean of 14.62 seconds and a standard deviation of 2.13 seconds. Using the Standard Normal Probabilities table, what is the approximate probability that a runner chosen at random will have a 100-meter time less than 15.5 seconds? a.0.1894 b. 0.3409 c. 0.6591 d. 0.7910 e. 0.8106
Accepted Solution
A:
To solve this problem, we use the t statistic. The formula
for z score is:
z = (x β u) / s
where x is the sample value = 15.5 seconds or below, u is
the sample mean = 14.62 seconds, s is standard dev = 2.13 seconds
z = (15.5 β 14.62) / 2.13
z = 0.41
Using standard distribution tables at z = 0.41, the value
of P is:
P = 0.6591 = 65.91%
Β
Hence there is a 65.91% chance the runner will have less
than 15.5 seconds of time answer:c. 0.6591