T 8
T 8
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4.The mean starting salary for college graduates in the Spring of 2005 was $36,280,
Assume that the distribution of starting salaries follows the normal distribution with a
standard deviation of $3,300. What percent of the graduates have starting salaries/
Between $35,000 and $40,000?
More than $45,000?
Between $40,000 and $45,000?
5.A recent report in USA today indicated a typical family of four spends $490 per
month on food. Assume the distribution of food expenditures for a family of four follow
the normal distribution, with a mean of $490 and a standard deviation of $90
What percent of the families spend more than $30 but less than $490 per month on food?
What percent of the families spend less than $430per month on food?
What percent spend between $500and $600per month on food?
7.The weight of cans of Monarch Pears follow the normal Distribution with a mean of
1,000 grams and standard deviation of 50 grams. Calculate the percentage of the cans that
weight :
Less than 860 grams
Between 1055 and 11000 grams
Between 860 and 1055 grams
8.The current model Boeing 737 has a capacity of 189 passengers. Suppose Data Airlines
uses this equipment for its Atlanta to Houston flight. This distribution of the number of
seats sold for the Atlanta to Houston flights follows the normal distribution with a mean
of 155 seats and a standard deviation of 15 seats.
a. What is the likelihood of selling more than 134 seats?
b. What is the likelihood of selling less than 173 seats?
c. What is the likelihood of selling more than 134 seats but less than 173 seats?