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    Distribution help



    Hi, help with any of these is greatly appreciated.


    n=sample, p= probability x = random sample from n
    how to find:
    the chance that x is neither a success nor a failure
    the chance that at least x neither succeed nor fail.


    also, from sampling distributions,
    according to the Bureau of Labour statistics, the average weekl pay for a production worker in a certain city was 440$ in '07. assume normal distribution with a standard deviation of 90$.

    a)what is the chance that a worker earns between 400 and 500?

    I think I was able to solve this like this:
    z=(500-400)/90 = .66 using z table area = .7454
    z=(400-440)/90 = .44 area= .33
    .7454-.33=.4154
    41.54%chance

    These are the ones I need help with:

    b)How much does a production worker need to earn so that he can be in the top 10% of wages?

    c)For a random selected production worker, what is the chance the worker earns less than $250 per week?
    what formula should I use to find these?
    Thanks

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    Quote Originally Posted by VANcity View Post
    Hi, help with any of these is greatly appreciated.


    n=sample, p= probability x = random sample from n
    how to find:
    the chance that x is neither a success nor a failure
    the chance that at least x neither succeed nor fail.

    This question is incomplete. What is the definition of success here?
    or what is p ? ( what probablity)
    In the long run, we're all dead.

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