STATISTICS AND PROBABILITY

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The Mean and Variance of the Sampling Distribution
of the Sample Means

Background Information for Learners

In your previous lessons, you have studied about the mean and variance of a probability
distribution and the step-by-step process of constructing the sampling distribution of the sample
means.
In this learning activity sheet, you will be able to find the mean and variance of a
sampling distribution of the sample means using formulas for the mean and variance of
probability distribution and define the sampling distribution of the sample mean for normal
population when the variance is: a) known and b) unknown.
Example
Consider a population with values 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10.
1. What is the mean (), variance (σ2) and standard deviation (σ) of the population?
2. How many samples of size 2 can be taken from the population?
3. List all possible samples of size 2 from the population if sampling is without
replacement. Then calculate the mean of each sample.
4. Construct a sampling distribution of the sample means for this population.
5. Find the mean of the sampling distribution of the sample means (𝜇𝑥̅ ). Compare this to
the mean of the population.
6. Calculate the variance (𝝈𝟐𝑋̅ ) and standard deviation (𝜎𝑋̅ )of the sampling distribution
of the sample means. Compare this to the variance and standard deviation of the
population.
Solution:
∑𝑋
1. The mean of the population can be computed using the formula: = 𝑁
∑𝑋 2+4+6+8+10 30
= = = =6
𝑁 5 5
So, the mean of the population is 6.

∑(X−)2
The variance of the population can be computed using the formula: σ2 = N

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 Here are the steps to compute the variance of the population:
Step 1: Subtract the computed mean of the population from each value of X
Step 2: Square the results in step 1
Step 3: Add the results in step 2
Step 4: Divide the ∑(X − )2 by the value of N.

X Step 1: X −  Step 2: (X − )2

2 2-6= -4 (-4)2 = 16
4 4-6= -2 (-2)2 = 4
6 6-6= 0 (0)2 = 0
8 8-6= 2 (2)2 = 4
10 10-6= 4 (4)2 = 16
Step 3: ∑(X − )2 = 16 + 4 + 0 + 4 + 16 = 40

∑(X−)2
Step 4: σ2 = N
2 40
σ = 5
σ2 = 8

Therefore, the variance of the population is 8.

The standard deviation of the population can be computed by simply getting the
square root of the variance. That is σ= √σ2 . So, the standard deviation of the population
is σ= √8 = 2.83

2. To find the number of samples taken from the population, use the formula N C𝑛

Given: N=5, n=2

N C𝑛 = 5 C2 = 10
So, there are 10 possible samples of size 2 taken from the population.

3. List of samples and its corresponding mean.

Samples Sample Mean (𝑋̅)
2,4 3
2,6 4
2,8 5
2,10 6
4,6 5
4,8 6
4,10 7
6,8 7
6,10 8

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4. Sampling Distribution or Probability Distribution of the sample means

Probability Distribution
Sample Mean (𝑋̅) Frequency (f)
P(𝑋̅)
3 1 1/10
4 1 1/10
5 2 2/10 or 1/5
6 2 2/10 or 1/5
7 2 2/10 or 1/5
8 1 1/10
9 1 1/10
Total 10 1

5. To find the mean of the Sampling Distribution of the Sample Means (𝑥̅ ),

Step 1: Multiply the sample mean (𝑋̅) to its corresponding probability distribution
P(𝑋̅). Label this as (𝑋̅)• P(𝑋̅); and
Step 2: Get the summation of results in Step 1.

̅
𝑿 ̅)
P(𝑿 ̅ ) • P(𝑿
Step 1: (𝑿 ̅)
3 1/10 3/10
4 1/10 4/10
5 2/10 or 1/5 10/10
6 2/10 or 1/5 12/10
7 2/10 or 1/5 14/10
8 1/10 8/10
9 1/10 9/10
Step 2: 𝑥̅ = [𝑋 • P (𝑋̅ )] = 60/10 or 6
∑ ̅
Note: The formula in finding the mean of the sampling distribution of the sample means
is the same with the mean of the probability distribution. We just replace the variable X with
𝑋̅ since the random variable in the sampling distribution of the sample means is the sample
mean.
So, the mean of the sampling distribution of the sample means (𝑥̅ ) is 6.
The mean of the sampling distribution of the sample means is equal to the mean of the
population. We can write this as: 𝑥̅ = 

6. To find the variance 𝝈𝟐 𝒙̅ of the sampling distribution of the sample means , consider
the following steps:

Step 1: Subtract the mean (𝑥̅ ) of the sampling distribution of the sample means from
each sample mean (𝑋̅). It can be labelled as 𝑋̅-𝑥̅

Step 2: Square the difference of population mean and each sample mean.
It can be labelled as (𝑋̅-𝑥̅ )2

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 Step 3: Multiply the results in step 2 by its corresponding probability. It can be labelled
as (𝑋̅-𝑥̅ )2 • P (𝑋̅ )
Step 4: Get the summation of results in step 3

𝑋̅ P(𝑋̅) Step 1: 𝑋̅-𝑥̅ Step 2: (𝑋̅-𝑥̅ )2 Step 3: (𝑋̅-𝑥̅ )2 • P (𝑋̅ )

3 1 3-6= -3 (-3)2= 9 1 9
9• 10= 10
10
4 1 4-6= -2 (-2)2= 4 1 4
4 • 10= 10
10
5 2 5-6= -1 (-1)2= 1 2 2
1 • 10= 10
10
6 2 6-6= 0 (0)2= 0 2
0 • 10= 0
10
7 2 7-6= 1 (1)2= 1 2 2
1 • 10= 10
10
8 1 8-6= 2 (2)2= 4 1 4
4• 10= 10
10
9 1 9-6= 3 (3)2= 9 1 9
9• 10= 10
10
𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝟒: 𝝈𝟐𝑋̅ =∑[(𝑋̅ -𝑥̅ )2 • P (𝑋̅)] =
30
or 3
10

So, the variance of the sampling distribution of the sample means 𝝈𝟐𝑋̅ is 3.

Standard Deviation: 𝜎 = √∑[(𝑋̅ − 𝑥̅ )2 • P (𝑋̅)]

𝜎 = √3 or 1.73
So, the standard deviation of the sampling distribution of the sample means is 1.73
The computed value of the variance and standard deviation of the sampling distribution
of the sample means is smaller than the variance and standard deviation of a population.

Learning Competencies

• Finds the mean and variance of the sampling distribution of the sample means
(M11/12SP-IIId-5); and
• Defines the sampling distribution of the sample mean for normal population when the
variance is: a) known; b)unknown (M11/12SP-IIIe-1)

Exercise 1: “I Can Do It”

1. Samples of two cards are drawn at random from a population of 6 cards numbered from
1 to 6.
a. How many possible samples can be drawn from the population? [2points]

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 b. List all the possible samples of size 2 that can be drawn without replacement and
calculate its corresponding means. (The table below is already given as hint)
[5points]

Samples ̅)
Sample Mean (X

c. Construct the sampling distribution of the sample means. (The table below is
already given as hint) [9 points]

Sampling Distribution of Sample Means

̅)
Sample Mean (X Frequency ̅)
Probability Distribution P(X

Total

2. A group of students got the following scores in a Mathematics quiz: 8,12,16, 20, and
24. Consider sample scores of size 3 that can be drawn without replacement from the
given scores.

a. List all the possible samples of size 3 and calculate the means of each sample.
Round your sample mean into 2 decimal places. [5 points]

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 Sample ̅)
Sample Mean (X

b. Construct the sampling distribution of the sample means. [5 points]

Sampling Distribution of Sample Means
Sample Mean (X)̅ Frequency ̅)
Probability Distribution P(X

Total

Exercise 2: “Engage Me”

Directions: Read and analyze each question then answer what is being asked. Show your step-
by step solution.
1. A group of students got the following scores in a Mathematics quiz: 8,12,16, 20, and
24. Consider sample scores of size 3 that can be drawn without replacement from the
given scores. Calculate:
a) The population mean ; [2 points]

b) The variance and standard deviation σ of the population [3 points]

c) The mean x̅ of the sampling distribution of the sample means? Compare this
to the mean  of the population. [5 points]

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 d) The standard deviation 𝜎𝑥̅ of the sampling distribution of the sample means?
Compare this to the standard deviation σ of the population. [5 points]

2. The 4 nurses assigned in the RHU in the Municipality of Luna have the following ages:
24, 26, 28, and 30. Suppose samples of size 2 are drawn from this population. Let x be
the age of the nurses.
a. What is the mean () and standard deviation (σ) of the ages of the population?
[5 points]

b. How many samples of size 2 can be taken from the population?

[2 points]

c. List all possible samples of size 2 of the population if sampling is without

replacement. Then calculate the mean 𝑥̅ of each sample. [4 points]

d. Construct a sampling distribution of the sample means for this population.

[5 points]

e. Find the mean 𝜇𝑥̅ of the sampling distribution of the sample means. Compare this
to the mean  of the population. [5 points]

f. Calculate the variance 𝝈𝟐𝑋̅ and standard deviation 𝜎𝑋̅ of the sampling distribution
of the sample means. Compare this to the variance 𝜎 2 and standard deviation of the
population σ. [5 points]

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Exercise 3: “Solve Me”
Direction: Solve the following problem. Assume that the population is infinite in each item.
Show your solution. [Hint: The variance of the sampling distribution of the sample means can
𝜎2
be solve using the formula: 𝝈𝟐𝑋̅ = ]
𝑛

1. Consider a population with a mean of 30 and a standard deviation of 3. Samples of size

5 are obtained from the population. Determine the: a) mean of the sampling distribution,
b) variance of the sampling distribution of the sample means; and c) standard deviation
of the sampling distribution of the sample means. [5 points ]

2. The height of female Senior High School students of Luna National High School is
normally distributed with a mean of 65 inches and a standard deviation of 2 inches. If
20 students are randomly selected from the population, what would be the mean and
standard deviation of the resulting sampling distribution of the sample means?
[4 points ]

3. A random sample of n=50 measurements is obtained from a population with =160 and
standard deviation of 3. Describe the sampling distribution of the sample means by
calculating its mean and standard deviation. [4 points ]

Reflection:

What have you learned from this topic?

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References of Learners:

• Belecina, R.R., et.al (2016). Statistics and Probability (First Edition). Quezon City
Manila; Rex Book Store, Inc.
• Ocampo, J.M., & Marquez, W.G., (2016). Conceptual Math and Beyond: Statistics and
Probability. Quezon City Manila; Brilliant Creations Publishing, Inc.

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Answer Key

Exercise 1: “I Can Do It”

1. a. n=15
b. List of samples and its mean
Samples ̅)
Sample Mean (X
1,2 1.5
1,3 2
1,4 2.5
1,5 3
1,6 3.5
2,3 2.5
2,4 3
2,5 3.5
2,6 4
3,4 3.5
3,5 4
3,6 4.5
4,5 4.5
4,6 5
5,6 5.5
c. Sampling distribution of the sample means.
Sampling Distribution of Sample Means
Sample Mean (X)̅ Frequency ̅)
Probability Distribution P(X
1.5 1 1/15
2 1 1/15
2.5 2 2/15
3 2 2/15
3.5 3 3/15 or 1/5
4 2 2/15
4.5 2 2/15
5 1 1/15
5.5 1 1/15
Total 15 1
2. a. List of samples and its corresponding means
Sample Sample Mean (X ̅)
8,12,16 12
8,12,20 13.33
8,12,24 14.67
8,16,20 14.67
8,16,24 16
8,20,24 17.33
12,16,20 16
12,16,24 17.33
12,20,24 18.67

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b. The sampling distribution of the sample means

Sampling Distribution of Sample Means

̅)
Sample Mean (X Frequency ̅)
Probability Distribution P(X
12 1 1/10
13.33 1 1/10
14.67 2 2/10 or 1/5
16 2 2/10 or 1/5
17.33 2 2/10 or 1/5
18.67 1 1/10
20 1 1/10
Total 10 1

Exercise 2: “Engage Me”

∑𝑋 8+12+16+20+24 80
1. a. = 𝑁
= 5
= 5
= 16.
So, the mean of the population is 16.

b. The variance of the population is:

X Step 1: X −  Step 2: (X − )2
8 8-16= -8 (-8)2 = 64
12 12-16= -4 (-4)2 = 16
16 16-16= 0 (0)2 = 0
20 20-16= 4 (4)2 = 16
24 24-16= 8 (8)2 = 64
Step 3: ∑(X − )2 = 64 + 16 + 0 + 16 + 64 = 160

∑(X−)2
Step 4: σ2 = N
2 160
σ = 5
σ2 = 32
So, the variance of the population is 32.
The standard deviation σ is σ=√32 = 5.66
c. The mean of the sampling distribution of the sample means
𝑋̅ f P(𝑋̅ ) 𝑋̅ • P(𝑋̅ )
12 1 1/10 12/10
13.33 1 1/10 13.33/10
14.67 2 2/10 29.34/10
16 2 2/10 32/10
17.33 2 2/10 34.66/10
18.67 1 1/10 18.67/10
20 1 1/10 20/10
Total 10 1 𝑥̅ = 160/10= 16

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 So, 𝑥̅ = 16. The 𝑥̅ is equal to 
d. The variance of the sampling distribution of the sample means
̅
𝑋 P(𝑋̅ ) 𝑋̅ −  (𝑋̅ − )2 (𝑋̅ − )2 • P(𝑋̅)
12 1/10 -4 16 16/10
13.33 1/10 -2.67 7.13 7.13/10
14.67 2/10 -1.33 1.77 3.54/10
16 2/10 0 0 0
17.33 2/10 1.33 1.77 3.54/10
18.67 1/10 2.67 7.13 7.13/10
20 1/10 4 16 16/10
𝟐
𝝈 𝑋̅ = 5.33
Since the variance of the sampling distribution of the sample means is 5.33, so the
standard deviation 𝝈𝒙̅ is √5.33 = 2.31
The standard deviation 𝜎𝑥̅ of the sampling distribution of the sample means is
smaller than the population standard deviation.
2. a. = 27, σ= 2.24
b. n= 6
c. List of samples of size 2
Samples 𝑋̅
24,26 25
24,28 26
24,30 27
26,28 27
26,30 28
28,30 29

d. Sampling Distribution P(𝑋̅ ) of the sample means

𝑋̅ F P(𝑋̅ )
25 1 1/6
26 1 1/6
27 2 2/6
28 1 1/6
29 1 1/6
Total 6 1

e. The mean 𝜇𝑥̅ of the sampling distribution of the sample means.

𝑋̅ P(𝑋̅ ) 𝑋̅ • P(𝑋̅ )
25 1/6 25/6
26 1/6 26/6
27 2/6 54/6
28 1/6 28/6
29 1/6 29/6
Total 1 𝝁𝒙̅ = 162/6= 27

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 Thus, the mean of the sampling distribution of the sample means is equal to
the mean of the population.

f. The variance 𝝈𝟐𝑋̅ and standard deviation 𝜎𝑋̅ of the sampling distribution of the
sample means.

𝑋̅ P(𝑋̅ ) 𝑋̅ • P(𝑋̅ ) 𝑋̅ − 𝜇𝑥̅ (𝑋̅ − 𝜇𝑥̅ )2 ( (𝑋̅ − 𝜇𝑥̅ )2 • P(𝑋̅ )

25 1/6 25/6 -2 4 4/6

26 1/6 26/6 -1 1 1/6
27 2/6 54/6 0 0 0
28 1/6 28/6 1 1 1/6
29 1/6 29/6 2 4 4/6
𝜇𝑥̅ = 27 𝝈𝟐𝑋̅ = 1.67
So, the variance 𝝈𝟐𝑋̅ of the sampling distribution of the sample means is
1.67 while the standard deviation 𝝈𝒙̅ is √1.67 or 1.29

Thus, the variance 𝝈𝟐𝑋̅ and standard deviation of the sampling distribution
of the sample means is smaller than the variance and standard deviation of the
population σ.

Exercise 3: “Solve Me”

1. Given: σ = 3, =30, and n=5

• To find the mean of the sampling distribution, use the property that 𝜇𝑥̅ = . Since the
mean of the population is 30, so the mean of the sampling distribution is also 30.

• To determine the variance of the sampling distribution, use the formula:

𝜎2
𝝈𝟐𝑋̅ = 𝑛

32
=
5

=1.8
So, the variance of the sample means is 4.02

• The standard deviation of the sampling distribution of the sample means is given by:
σ
𝜎𝑥̅ =
√𝑛
3
= 5
√
= 1.34
So, the standard deviation of the sample means is 1.34

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2. Given: σ = 2, =65, and n=20

• To find the mean of the sampling distribution, use the property that 𝜇𝑥̅ = . Since the
mean of the population is 65, so the mean of the sampling distribution is also 65.

• The standard deviation of the sampling distribution of the sample means is given by:
σ
𝜎𝑥̅ =
√𝑛
2
=
√20
= 0.45
So, the standard deviation of the sample means is 0.45 inches

3. Given: σ = 3, =160, and n=50

• To find the mean of the sampling distribution, use the property that 𝜇𝑥̅ = . Since the
mean  of the population is 160, so the mean 𝜇𝑥̅ of the sampling distribution is also 160.
• The standard deviation of the sampling distribution of the sample means is given by:
σ
𝜎𝑥̅ = 𝑛
√
3
= 50
√
= 0.42
So, the standard deviation of the sample means is 0.42

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Central Limit Theorem Definition and Illustration

Background Information for Learners

Central Limit Theorem

If a random sample of size n is drawn from a population with mean µ x and a
variance 𝝈 2x and n is chosen large enough, then the sampling distribution of the
sample mean 𝒙 ̅ is approximately normally distributed with mean E(𝒙
̅) = µ𝒙̅ = µx and
𝛔𝟐𝒙
̅) = 𝝈𝟐𝒙̅ =
variance Var (𝒙 .
𝒏

This theorem says that regardless of the distribution of the population from which
a sample is taken, we can choose a sufficiently large n so that the resulting sampling
distribution will approach a normal distribution. In general, n≥ 30 is large enough
for the sampling distribution of the mean to be approximately normal.
𝒙̅−𝝁
𝒛= 𝝈
√𝒏

̅ = sample mean
where: 𝒙
µ = population mean
𝝈 = population standard deviation
𝒏 = 𝐬𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐬𝐢𝐳𝐞

Example
The average time it takes a group of students to finish a certain class activity is 39 minutes.
The standard deviation is 8 minutes. Find the probability that if 45 randomly selected students
take the activity, the mean time it takes the group of students to complete the activity will be
less than 41 minutes.
Given:
Steps Solution
Identify the given information ̅ = 41
𝒙
µ = 39
𝝈=8
𝒏 = 𝟒𝟓

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 Solve the problem 𝟒𝟏−𝟑𝟗
Z= 𝟖 = 1.68
√𝟒𝟓
0.5 + 0.4535 = 0.9535
State the answer So, the probability that the 45 students
will complete the class activity in less than
41 minutes is 95.35%.

Learning Competency with Code

Illustrates the central limit theorem. (M11/12SP-IIIe-2)
Defines the sampling distribution of the sample mean using the Central Limit Theorem.
(M11/12SP-IIIe-3)

Directions/Instructions:
Follow the different steps to answer the following problems applying the central limit theorem.
1. The average time it takes a group of senior high school students to finish a periodical
examination is 45 minutes. The standard deviation is 6.5 minutes. Assume that the variable
is normally distributed.
a. What is the probability that if 50 randomly selected students will take the periodical
test, the mean time will be more than 47.5 minutes?
b. What is the probability that if 50 randomly selected will take the periodical test, the
mean time will be less than 47.5 minutes?
c. What is the probability that if 50 randomly selected will take the periodical test, the
mean time will be between 43 minutes and 47.5 minutes?
d. What is the probability that if 50 randomly selected will take the periodical test, the
mean time will be between 46 minutes and 47 minutes?
2. The mean weight of 16-year old females is 120 pounds with a standard deviation of 12.5
a. If a sample of 35 female is selected, find the probability that the mean weight of the
samples is less than 125 pounds.
b. If a sample of 30 female is selected, find the probability that the mean weight of the
samples is between 120 pounds and 123 pounds.
c. If a sample of 30 female is selected, find the probability that the mean weight of the
samples is between 121pounds and 123 pounds.
3. The average number of milligrams (mg) of sugar of a certain brand of milk tea is 600 mg
with a standard deviation of 28 mg. Assume that the variable is normally distributed.
a. If a sample of 30 servings of milk tea is selected, what is the probability that the mean
sugar content of the samples will be greater than 590 mg?
b. If a of sample 30 servings of milk tea is selected, what is the probability that the mean
sugar content of the samples will be between 590 mg and 605 mg?
c. If a sample of 50 servings of milk tea is selected, what is the probability that the mean
sugar content of the samples will be less than 605?

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References:
Alferez, M. & Duro, M. Statistics and Probability. MSA Academic Institute. 2006

Avelino-Tales, Karen. Senior High School Statistics and Probability. FBN Educational, Inc.
2016

Baccay, E., Belecina, R. & Mateo, E. Statistics and Probability. Rex Book Store. 2016

Chua, S. L., Dela Cruz, E. Jr. O., Aguilar, I.C. & Puro, L. M. Soaring 21st Century Mathematics
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Lim, Y., Nocon, E., Nocon, R. & Ruivivar, L. Statistics and Probability. Sibs Publishing
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Answer Key
1.

a.

Steps Solution
Identify the given information ̅ = 47.5
𝒙
µ = 45
𝝈 = 6.5
𝒏 = 𝟓𝟎
Solve the problem 𝟒𝟕.𝟓−𝟒𝟓
Z= 𝟔.𝟓 = 2.72
√𝟓𝟎
0.5 - 0.4967 = 0.0033
State the answer So, the probability that the 50 students
will complete the periodical test in more
than 47.5 minutes is 0.33%.

b.

Steps Solution
Identify the given information ̅ = 47.5
𝒙
µ = 45
𝝈 = 6.5
𝒏 = 𝟓𝟎
Solve the problem 𝟒𝟕.𝟓−𝟒𝟓
Z= 𝟔.𝟓 = 2.72
√𝟓𝟎
0.5 + 0.4967 = 0.9967
State the answer So, the probability that the 50 students
will complete the periodical test in less
than 47.5 minutes is 99.67%.

c.

Steps Solution
Identify the given information ̅ = 43, 47.5
𝒙
µ = 45
𝝈 = 6.5
𝒏 = 𝟓𝟎
Solve the problem 𝟒𝟑−𝟒𝟓
Z= 𝟔.𝟓 = -2.18
√𝟓𝟎
𝟒𝟕.𝟓−𝟒𝟓
Z= 𝟔.𝟓 = 2.72
√𝟓𝟎
0.4854 + 0.4967 = 0.9821
State the answer So, the probability that the 50 students
will complete the periodical test between
43 minutes and 47.5 minutes is 98.21%.

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d.

Steps Solution
Identify the given information ̅ = 46, 47
𝒙
µ = 45
𝝈 = 6.5
𝒏 = 𝟓𝟎
Solve the problem 𝟒𝟔−𝟒𝟓
Z= 𝟔.𝟓 = 1.09
√𝟓𝟎
𝟒𝟕−𝟒𝟓
Z= 𝟔.𝟓 = 2.18
√𝟓𝟎
0.4854 - 0.3621 = 0.1233
State the answer So, the probability that the 50 students
will complete the periodical test between
46 minutes and 47 minutes is 12.33%.

2.
a.

Steps Solution
Identify the given information ̅ = 125
𝒙
µ = 120
𝝈 = 12.5
𝒏 = 𝟑𝟓
Solve the problem 𝟏𝟐𝟓−𝟏𝟐𝟎
Z= 𝟏𝟐.𝟓 = 2.37
√𝟑𝟓
0.5 + 0.4911 = 0.9911
State the answer So, the probability that the mean weight of
the 35 female samples will be less than 125
pounds is 99.11%.

b.

Steps Solution
Identify the given information ̅ = 123
𝒙
µ = 120
𝝈 = 12.5
𝒏 = 𝟑𝟎
Solve the problem 𝟏𝟐𝟑−𝟏𝟐𝟎
Z= 𝟏𝟐.𝟓 = 1.31
√𝟑𝟎
0.4049
State the answer So, the probability that the mean weight of
the 30 female samples will be between 120
pounds and 123 pounds is 40.49%.

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c.
Steps Solution
Identify the given information ̅ = 121, 123
𝒙
µ = 120
𝝈 = 12.5
𝒏 = 𝟑𝟎
Solve the problem 𝟏𝟐𝟏−𝟏𝟐𝟎
Z= 𝟏𝟐.𝟓 = 0.44
√𝟑𝟎
𝟏𝟐𝟑−𝟏𝟐𝟎
Z= 𝟏𝟐.𝟓 = 1.31
√𝟑𝟎
0.4049 - .1700 = 0.2349
State the answer So, the probability that the mean weight of
the 30 female samples will be between 121
pounds and 123 pounds is 23.49%.

3.
a.
Steps Solution
Identify the given information ̅ = 590
𝒙
µ = 600
𝝈 = 28
𝒏 = 𝟑𝟎
Solve the problem 𝟓𝟗𝟎−𝟔𝟎𝟎
Z= 𝟐𝟖 = - 1.96
√𝟑𝟎
0.5000 + 0.4750 = 0.9750
State the answer So, the probability that the mean sugar
content of the 30 sample servings of milk
tea will be greater than 590 mg is 97.50%.

b.
Steps Solution
Identify the given information ̅ = 590, 605
𝒙
µ = 600
𝝈 = 28
𝒏 = 𝟑𝟎
Solve the problem 𝟓𝟗𝟎−𝟔𝟎𝟎
Z= 𝟐𝟖 = - 1.96
√𝟑𝟎

𝟔𝟎𝟓−𝟔𝟎𝟎
Z= 𝟐𝟖 = 0.98
√𝟑𝟎
0.4750 + 0.3365= 0.8115
State the answer So, the probability that the mean sugar
content of the 30 sample servings of milk
tea will be between 590 mg and 605 mg is
81.15%.

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c.

Steps Solution
Identify the given information ̅ = 605
𝒙
µ = 600
𝝈 = 28
𝒏 = 𝟓𝟎
Solve the problem 𝟔𝟎𝟓−𝟔𝟎𝟎
Z= 𝟐𝟖 = 1.26
√𝟓𝟎
0.5000 + 0.3962 = 0.8962
State the answer So, the probability that the mean sugar
content of the 30 sample servings of milk
tea will be less than 605 mg is 89.62%.

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