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Probability Calculations for Normally Distributed Random Variable


To find the probability P(X > 85) for a normally distributed random variable X with mean (µ) = 75 and standard deviation (σ) =
5, we can use the Z-score formula and standard normal distribution table.
First, calculate the Z-score: Z = (X - µ) / σ Z = (85 - 75) / 5 Z = 2
Using the standard normal distribution table or calculator, we find P(Z > 2) = 0.0228. Since the normal distribution is symmetric,
P(X > 85) = 1 - P(Z < 2) = 1 - 0.9772 = 0.0228.
Next, to find the value k such that P(X < k) = 0.997, we can use the Z-score formula: Z = (k - µ) / σ From the standard normal
distribution table, we find the Z-score corresponding to P(Z < 0.997) is approximately 2.75.
Solving for k: 2.75 = (k - 75) / 5 k = 2.75 * 5 + 75 k = 88.75
Interpretation: The value of k is approximately 88.75, which means that approximately 99.7% of the values of X are less than
88.75.
Finally, to find the two values where the middle 68.27% of the distribution of X lie, we can use the empirical rule for normally
distributed data:
 The middle 68.27% of the distribution lies within one standard deviation of the mean.
 Therefore, the two values are µ - σ and µ + σ.
 Lower value: 75 - 5 = 70
 Upper value: 75 + 5 = 80
So, the two values where the middle 68.27% of the distribution of X lie are 70 and 80.

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