Answer:
First
Step-by-step explanation:
Since, the probability that the first person pick the paper marked "you lose" is 1/200, which is smaller than the probability of who draws later.
Taking your turn to draw last is the most strategic choice to minimize the risk of being the unfortunate person to draw the "you lose" paper.
The optimal strategy in this scenario is to draw last.
Here's the reason:
When drawing first, you have a 1/200 chance of drawing the "you lose" paper initially.
However, if you draw last, you get to observe the outcomes of all the previous draws.
If none of the previous guests has drawn the "you lose" paper, then the odds of it being in the hat when it's your turn are 1/200.
In contrast, if someone before you draws the "you lose" paper, you won't have to draw at all since the game ends. This means that by drawing last, you have the best chance of avoiding the "you lose" paper if others before you didn't draw it.
Thus, taking your turn to draw last is the most strategic choice to minimize the risk of being the unfortunate person to draw the "you lose" paper.
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Resistors are labeled 100 Ω. In fact, the actual resistances are uniformly distributed on the interval (95, 103). Find the mean resistance. Find the standard deviation of the resistances. Find the probability that the resistance is between 98 and 102 Ω. Suppose that resistances of different resistors are independent. What is the probability that three out of six resistors have resistances greater than 100 Ω?
Answer:
[tex]E[R][/tex] = 99 Ω
[tex]\sigma_R[/tex] = 2.3094 Ω
P(98<R<102) = 0.5696
Step-by-step explanation:
The mean resistance is the average of edge values of interval.
Hence,
The mean resistance, [tex]E[R] = \frac{a+b}{2} = \frac{95+103}{2} = \frac{198}{2}[/tex] = 99 Ω
To find the standard deviation of resistance, we need to find variance first.
[tex]V(R) = \frac{(b-a)^2}{12} =\frac{(103-95)^2}{12} = 5.333[/tex]
Hence,
The standard deviation of resistance, [tex]\sigma_R = \sqrt{V(R)} = \sqrt5.333[/tex] = 2.3094 Ω
To calculate the probability that resistance is between 98 Ω and 102 Ω, we need to find Normal Distributions.
[tex]z_1 = \frac{102-99}{2.3094} = 1.299[/tex]
[tex]z_2 = \frac{98-99}{2.3094} = -0.433[/tex]
From the Z-table, P(98<R<102) = 0.9032 - 0.3336 = 0.5696
Algebra unit 5 test part 2 radical and rational expressions
The subject of the question is Mathematics, relevant to High School students. It involves simplifying and combining radicals, eliminating terms to simplify algebraic expressions, and understanding transcendental numbers and their properties.
Explanation:Add and Subtract Radicals
When working with radicals, it is essential to simplify each radical by removing perfect square roots in order to combine like radicals effectively. For instance, to add \\(\\sqrt{18} + \\sqrt{8}\\), we must first simplify. \\(\\sqrt{18}\\) becomes \\(\\sqrt{9*2}\\) or \\(\\sqrt{9}\\cdot\\sqrt{2}\\), which simplifies to \\(\\sqrt{2}\\) times 3. Similarly, \\(\\sqrt{8}\\) can be rewritten as \\(\\sqrt{4*2}\\) or \\(\\sqrt{4}\\cdot\\sqrt{2}\\), which simplifies to \\(\\sqrt{2}\\) times 2. Now we have like radicals and can combine them: 3\\(\\sqrt{2}\\) + 2\\(\\sqrt{2}\\) equals 5\\(\\sqrt{2}\\).
Simplify Algebra and Reasonableness
To simplify the algebra, we identify and eliminate terms where possible, checking for reasonableness of the answer at all times. Verify if the operations you have performed are correct and the solution looks reasonable given the original equation or expression.
Transcendental Numbers and Functions
Transcendental numbers, like \\(\\sqrt{2}\\) or \\(\\sqrt{5}\\), are those that are not the root of any non-zero polynomial equation with rational coefficients. In algebra, these play a vital role in understanding real numbers and theorems related to them.
Vermont-based Green Mountain Coffee Roasters dominates the market for single-serve coffee in the United States, with its subsidiary Keurig accounting for approximately 70% of sales ("Rivals Try to Loosen Keurig's Grip on Single-Serve Coffee Market," Chicago Tribune, February 26, 2011). But Keurig's patent on K-cups, the plastic pods used to brew the coffee, is expected to expire in 2012, allowing other companies to better compete. Suppose a potential competitor has been conducting blind taste tests on its blend and finds that 47% of consumers strongly prefer its French Roast to that of Green Mountain Coffee Roasters. After tweaking its recipe, the competitor conducts a test with 144 tasters, of which 72 prefer its blend. The competitor claims that its new blend is preferred by more than 47% of consumers to Green Mountain Coffee Roasters' French Roast.
Refer to Exhibit 9-7. At the 1% significance level, does the evidence support the claim?
a. No, since the value of the test statistic is less than the critical value
b. Yes, since the value of the test statistic is less than the critical value
c. No, since the value of the test statistic is greater than the critical value
d. Yes, since the value of the test statistic is greater than the critical value
Answer:
a. No, since the value of the test statistic is less than the critical value
Step-by-step explanation:
1) Data given and notation
n=144 represent the random sample taken
X=72 represent the number of people that prefer the blend
[tex]\hat p=\frac{72}{144}=0.5[/tex] estimated proportion of people that prefer the blend
[tex]p_o=0.47[/tex] is the value that we want to test
[tex]\alpha=0.01[/tex] represent the significance level
Confidence=99% or 0.959
z would represent the statistic (variable of interest)
[tex]p_v[/tex] represent the p value (variable of interest)
2) Concepts and formulas to use
We need to conduct a hypothesis in order to test the claim that the true proportion if higher than 0.47:
Null hypothesis:[tex]p\leq 0.47[/tex]
Alternative hypothesis:[tex]p > 0.47[/tex]
When we conduct a proportion test we need to use the z statistic, and the is given by:
[tex]z=\frac{\hat p -p_o}{\sqrt{\frac{p_o (1-p_o)}{n}}}[/tex] (1)
The One-Sample Proportion Test is used to assess whether a population proportion [tex]\hat p[/tex] is significantly different from a hypothesized value [tex]p_o[/tex].
3) Calculate the statistic
Since we have all the info requires we can replace in formula (1) like this:
[tex]z=\frac{0.5 -0.47}{\sqrt{\frac{0.47(1-0.47)}{144}}}=0.721[/tex]
4) Statistical decision
We can calculate the critical value since we have a right tailed test, we need to look into the normal standard distribution a value that accumulates 0.01 of the area on the right and 0.99 on the left. And this value is:
[tex]z_{\alpha/2}=2.33[/tex]
And we can use the following excel code to find the critical value: "=NORM.INV(0.99,0,1)"
Our calculated value on this case is less than the critical value so the best conclusion is:
a. No, since the value of the test statistic is less than the critical value
what transformations are represented by the following coordinate graphing? (geometry)
(a,b) --> (a,-b)
(a,b) --> (a, b+5)
(a,b) --> (b,-a)
Answer:
(a,b) → (a,-b) : Reflection about x axis.
(a,b) → (a, b+5) : Translation of the point by 5 units up.
(a,b) → (b,-a) : Rotation by 90 degree clockwise.
Step-by-step explanation:
Given:
The transformation of points are given as:
(a,b) → (a,-b)
(a,b) → (a, b+5)
(a,b) → (b,-a)
Now, let us consider each transformation one by one.
(1) (a,b) → (a,-b)
Here, the order of the coordinates has not changed. But, the y coordinate of the point has changed. The y coordinate was 'b' and it has changed only its sign but not value. So, it is a transformation related to reflection.
In reflection, only the sign changes. Since, the 'y' coordinate sing is reversed, so, it is a reflection about x axis.
(2) (a,b) → (a, b+5)
Here, the 'y' coordinate of the point has changed. The change is from 'b' to 'b+5'. So, 5 is added to the y coordinate. As per transformation rules, if a positive number 'C' is added to the y coordinate, then the point shifts vertically up by 'C' units. Hence, there is a translation of 5 units up here.
(3) (a,b) → (b,-a)
Here, the 'x' and 'y' coordinates interchange their values and also the new y coordinate has its sign reversed. This happens in rotation.
We know that, (x, y) → (y, –x) is true when there is rotation by 90 degree clockwise.
So, the point (a,b) → (b,-a) is rotated by 90 degree clockwise.
Assume that it takes a college student an average of 5 minutes to find a parking spot in the main parking lot. Assume also that this time is normally distributed with a standard deviation of 2 minutes. Find the probability that a randomly selected college student will take between 2 and 6 minutes to find a parking spot in the main parking lot.
Answer:
0.624 is the probability that a randomly selected college student will take between 2 and 6 minutes to find a parking spot in the main parking lot.
Step-by-step explanation:
We are given the following information in the question:
Mean, μ = 5 minutes
Standard Deviation, σ = 2 minutes
We are given that the distribution of time is a bell shaped distribution that is a normal distribution.
Formula:
[tex]z_{score} = \displaystyle\frac{x-\mu}{\sigma}[/tex]
P(student will take between 2 and 6 minutes )
[tex]P(2 \leq x \leq 6) = P(\displaystyle\frac{2 - 5}{2} \leq z \leq \displaystyle\frac{6-5}{2}) = P(-1.5 \leq z \leq 0.5)\\\\= P(z \leq 0.5) - P(z < -1.5)\\= 0.691 - 0.067 = 0.624 = 62.4\%[/tex]
[tex]P(2 \leq x \leq 6) = 62.4\%[/tex]
0.624 is the probability that a randomly selected college student will take between 2 and 6 minutes to find a parking spot in the main parking lot.
Which of the following is the product of complex numbers below?
(3-2i)(5+i)
Answer: 17-7i
Step-by-step explanation:
Which of the following definitions describe functions from the domain to the codomain given? Which functions are one-to-one? Which functions are onto? Describe the inverse function for any bijective function.
a. f: ℤ → ℕ where f is defined by f(x) = x2 + 1
b. g: ℕ → ℚ where g is defined by g(x) = 1/x
c. h: ℤ x ℕ → ℚ where h is defined by h(z,n) = z/(n+1)
f: h: ℝ2 → ℝ2 where h is defined by h(x,y) = (y+1, x+1)
Answer:
a) f is a function. It is not 1-1, it is not onto.b) g is not a function. c) h is a function. It is not 1-1, it is onto.f) h is a function. It is a bijection, and h^-1(x,y)=(y-1,x-1)Step-by-step explanation:
a) For all x∈ℤ, the number f(x)=x²+1 exists and is unique because f(x) is defined using the operations addition (+) and multiplication (·) on ℤ. Then f is a function. f is not one-to-one: consider -1,1∈ℤ. -1≠1 but f(-1)=f(1)=2- Because two different elements in the domain have the same image under f, f is not 1-1. f is not onto: x²≥0 for all x∈ℤ then f(x)=x²+1≥1>0 for all x∈ℤ. Then 0∈ℕ but for all x∈ℤ f(x)≠0, which means that one element of the codomain doen't have a preimage, so f is not onto.
b) 0∈ℕ, so 0 is an element of the domain of g, but g(0)=1/0 is undefined, therefore g is not a function.
c) Let (z,n)∈ℤ x ℕ. The number h(z,n)=z·1/(n+1) is unique and it's always defined because n+1>0, then h is a function. h is not 1-1: consider the ordered pairs (1,2), (2,5). They are different elements of the domain, but h(2,5)=2/6=1/3=h(1,2). h is onto: any rational number q∈ℚ can be written as q=a/b for some integer a and positive integer b. Then (a,b-1)∈ ℤ x ℕ and h(a,b-1)=a/b=q.
f) For all (x,y)∈ℝ², the pair h(x,y)=(y+1,x+1) is defined and is unique, because the definition of y+1 and x+1 uses the addition operation on ℝ. f is 1-1; suppose that (x,y),(u,v)∈ℝ² are elements of the domain such that h(x,y)=h(u,v). Then (y+1,x+1)=(v+1,u+1), so by equality of ordered pairs y+1=v+1 and x+1=u+1. Thus x=u and y=x, therefore (x,y)=(u,v). f is onto; let (a,b)∈ℝ² be an element of the codomain. Then (b-1,a-1)∈ℝ² is an element of the domain an h(b-1,a-1)=(a-1+1,b-1+1)=(a,b). Because h is 1-1 and onto, then h is a bijection so h has a inverse h^-1 such that for all (x,y)∈ℝ² h(h^-1(x,y))=(x,y) and h^-1(h^(x,y))=(x,y). The previous proof of the surjectivity of h (h onto) suggests that we define h^-1(x,y)=(y-1,x-1). This is the inverse, because h(h^-1(x,y))=h(y-1,x-1)=(x,y) and h^-1(h^(x,y))=h^-1(y+1,x+1)=(x,y).
The function f: ℤ → ℕ is neither one-to-one nor onto, g: ℕ → ℚ is one-to-one but not onto, h: ℤ x ℕ → ℚ is neither one-to-one nor onto, and h: ℝ² → ℝ² is a bijective function with an inverse h⁻¹(u,v) = (v-1, u-1).
Explanation:
Let's examine each function individually to determine if they define a function from the domain to the codomain, and if so, whether they are one-to-one or onto, and describe the inverse function for any bijective function.
f: ℤ → ℕ where f is defined by f(x) = x2 + 1. This is indeed a function since each element in the domain ℤ has a unique image in the codomain ℕ. It is not one-to-one because both positive and negative integers will produce the same result when squared. However, it is not onto since no element in ℕ will map to 0, which is not attained by x2 + 1 for any integer x.
g: ℕ → ℚ where g is defined by g(x) = 1/x. This represents a function since each positive integer x will have a unique reciprocal in ℚ. This function is one-to-one, as no two different positive integers have the same reciprocal, but it is not onto because certain rational numbers, like 2/3, cannot be expressed as the reciprocal of a natural number.
h: ℤ x ℕ → ℚ where h is defined by h(z,n) = z/(n+1). This defines a function where each ordered pair of integers and natural numbers corresponds to a unique rational number. However, this function is neither one-to-one nor onto. It is not one-to-one because different integer pairs could result in the same rational number (e.g., h(2,1) = h(-2,-3) = 2/2), and it's not onto as some rational numbers cannot be obtained using this formula, such as 2/3.
h: ℝ2 → ℝ2 where h is defined by h(x,y) = (y+1, x+1). This is a function that maps pairs of real numbers to pairs of real numbers, it is both one-to-one and onto (therefore, bijective), as every pair (x,y) has a unique image and every possible pair (u,v) in ℝ2 is hit. The inverse function is given by h-1(u,v) = (v-1, u-1).
According to a research paper, the carbon monoxide exposure of someone riding a motorbike for 5 km on a highway in a particular city is approximately normally distributed with a mean of 18.4 ppm. Suppose that the standard deviation of carbon monoxide exposure is 5.9 ppm.
The probability of a motorbike rider in this city experiencing carbon monoxide exposure exceeding 20 ppm is 0.3932, while the probability of exceeding 25 ppm is 0.1316, based on the normal distribution with a mean of 18.6 ppm and a standard deviation of 5.9 ppm.
Define the random variable X as the carbon monoxide exposure of someone riding a motorbike for 5 km on a highway in this city.
Since the distribution of X is normally distributed with a mean of 18.6 ppm and a standard deviation of 5.9 ppm, we can use the standard normal distribution to calculate probabilities.
To find the probability of X being greater than 20 ppm, we need to find the area to the right of 20 ppm under the standard normal curve.
We can calculate this area using a z-score, which is defined as the number of standard deviations a specific point is away from the mean. In this case, the z-score for 20 ppm is (20 ppm - 18.6 ppm) / 5.9 ppm = 0.271.
Using a standard normal table or calculator, we can find that the area to the right of 0.271 is 0.3932.
Therefore, the probability of someone riding a motorbike for 5 km on a highway in this city experiencing a carbon monoxide exposure of more than 20 ppm is 0.3932.
Follow the same steps as in part a, but use a z-score of (25 ppm - 18.6 ppm) / 5.9 ppm = 1.119.
The area to the right of 1.119 under the standard normal curve is 0.1316.
Therefore, the probability of someone riding a motorbike for 5 km on a highway in this city experiencing a carbon monoxide exposure of more than 25 ppm is 0.1316.
Complete question:
According to a research paper, the carbon monoxide exposure of someone riding a motorbike for 5 km on a highway in a particular city is approximately normally distributed with a mean of 18.6 ppm. Suppose that the standard deviation of carbon monoxide exposure is 5.9 ppm (a) Approximately what proportion of those who ride a motorbike for 5 km on a highway in this city will experience a carbon monexide exposure of more than 20 ppm? (Round your answer to fou decimal places.) (b) Approximately what proportion of those who ride a motorbike for 5 km on a highway in this city will experience a carbon monoxide exposure of more than 25 ppm?
The PCB concentration of a fish caught in Lake Michigan was measured by a technique that is known to result in an error of measurement that is normally distributed with a standard deviation of .08 ppm (parts per million). Suppose the results of 10 independent measurements of this fish are 11.2, 12.4, 10.8, 11.6, 12.5, 10.1, 11.0, 12.2, 12.4, 10.6(a) Give a 95 percent confidence interval for the PCB level of this fish.(b) Give a 95 percent lower confidence interval.(c) Give a 95 percent upper confidence interval.
Final answer:
The 95% confidence interval for the PCB level in the fish is (11.4228, 11.5372) ppm. The 95% lower confidence interval is 11.4228 ppm and the 95% upper confidence interval is 11.5372 ppm, based on both the t-distribution and the provided sample data and standard deviation.
Explanation:
To find the 95% confidence interval, lower confidence interval, and upper confidence interval of the PCB level in a fish from Lake Michigan, based on 10 measurements and a standard deviation of 0.08 ppm, we first need to calculate the sample mean and then apply the appropriate formulas.
To calculate the mean PCB concentration (μ), we sum all the values and divide by the number of measurements (n=10):
μ = (11.2 + 12.4 + 10.8 + 11.6 + 12.5 + 10.1 + 11.0 + 12.2 + 12.4 + 10.6) / 10 = 114.8 / 10 = 11.48 ppm.
For calculating the confidence intervals, we use the t-distribution since the sample size is small. We need the t-value for 9 degrees of freedom (n-1) at the 95% confidence level which, assuming it is approximately 2.262 (values differ slightly depending on the t-distribution table used).
The standard error (SE) is calculated using the sample standard deviation (s) and the square root of the number of measurements: SE = s/sqrt(n) = 0.08/sqrt(10) = 0.0253 ppm.
The 95% confidence interval is given by:
CI = μ ± (t-value * SE)
CI = 11.48 ± (2.262 * 0.0253)
CI = 11.48 ± 0.0572
CI = (11.4228, 11.5372) ppm
The 95% lower confidence interval is the mean minus the product of the t-value and SE:
LCI = μ - (t-value * SE)
LCI = 11.48 - (2.262 * 0.0253)
LCI = 11.4228 ppm
The 95% upper confidence interval is the mean plus the product of the t-value and SE:
UCI = μ + (t-value * SE)
UCI = 11.48 + (2.262 * 0.0253)
UCI = 11.5372 ppm
Suppose that nine bats was used. For each trail, the zoo keeper pointed to one of two "feeders" Suppose that the bats went to the correct feeder (the one that the zoo keeper pointed at) 7 times. Find the 95% confidence interval for the population proportion of times that the bats would follow the point.
A. (0.59, 1.05)
B. (0.44,0.94)C. (0.51, 1.0)
Answer: B. (0.44,0.94)
Step-by-step explanation:
Given : Number of observations : n = 9
Number of successes : x = 7
Let p be the population proportion of times that the bats would follow the point.
Since the sample size is small , so we use plus four confidence interval for p.
Plus four estimate of p=[tex]\hat{p}=\dfrac{\text{No. of successes}+2}{\text{No. of observations}+4}[/tex]
[tex]=\dfrac{7+2}{9+4}\approx0.69[/tex]
By z-table , the critical value for 95% confidence level : z* = 1.96
Then, the 95% confidence interval for the population proportion of times that the bats would follow the point. will be :
[tex]\hat{p}\pm z^*\sqrt{\dfrac{\hat{p}(1-\hat{p})}{N}}[/tex] , where N= 13
[tex]0.69\pm (1.96)\sqrt{\dfrac{0.69(1-0.69)}{13}}[/tex]
[tex]0.69\pm (1.96)\sqrt{0.0163862084615}[/tex]
[tex]0.69\pm (1.96)(0.128008626512)[/tex]
[tex]\approx0.69\pm 0.25=(0.69-0.25,\ 0.69+0.25)[/tex]
[tex](0.44,\ 0.94)[/tex]
Hence, the 95% confidence interval for the population proportion of times that the bats would follow the point = [tex](0.44,\ 0.94)[/tex]
Thus the correct answer is B. (0.44,0.94)
To find the 95% confidence interval for the population proportion, use the formula CI = p ± z * √((p(1-p))/n), where p is the sample proportion, z is the z-score, and n is the sample size. Substituting values, the 95% confidence interval is approximately (0.685, 0.869).
Explanation:To find the 95% confidence interval for the population proportion, we can use the formula:
CI = p ± z * √((p(1-p))/n)
where p is the sample proportion, z is the z-score for the desired confidence level, and n is the sample size.
In this case, the sample proportion is 7/9 and n is 9. Since we want a 95% confidence interval, the z-score is approximately 1.96.
Substituting these values into the formula:
CI = (7/9) ± 1.96 * √(((7/9)(2/9))/9)
CI = 0.777 ± 1.96 * √(0.123/9)
CI ≈ 0.777 ± 1.96 * 0.047
CI ≈ (0.777 - 0.092, 0.777 + 0.092)
CI ≈ (0.685, 0.869)
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Why are line extensions more common than new products?a) They are higher risk and more expensive.b) They are guaranteed to succeed in the marketplace.c) They are less expensive and lower-risk.d) They require no market research.e) Modifications to existing products are very easy
Answer:
The answer is c): They are less expensive and lower-risk.
Step-by-step explanation:
Line extensions are more common than new products because they do not require an overhaul of old or existing products or marketing strategies: old/existing products only have to be changed, and this requires lesser money, and is less risky. On the other hand, creating new products is more expensive and risky than line extensions.
For results based on a small random sample from a bell-shaped distribution, the distribution of the sample mean is
A. approximately a normal distribution.
B. not a bell-shaped distribution.
C. a uniform distribution.
D. approximately a standard normal (z-score) distribution
Answer:
A. approximately a normal distribution.
Step-by-step explanation:
There may be a few differences, but the sampling distribution of the sample mean is still approximately normal.
So the correct answer is:
A. approximately a normal distribution.
Answer:
Correct answer is (A) {Normal distribution}
Step-by-step explanation:
sampling distribution of the sample mean is still approximately normal.
At the local racetrack, the favorite in a race has odds 3:2 of losing. What is the probability that the favorite wins the race?
a. 0.2
b. 0.67
c. 0.6
d. 0.4
Answer:
0.40
Step-by-step explanation:
Given that at the local racetrack, the favorite in a race has odds 3:2 of losing
Here instead of probability odds are given.
Odds of losing = 3/2
Hence Probability of losing = [tex]\frac{3}{3+2} \\=\frac{3}{5} \\=0.6[/tex]
Probability that the favourite wins the race will be the probability for the event which is complement of losing the game.
Hence
Probability that the favourite wins the race will be the probability
= 1- 0.6
=0.40
Probability that favorite wins the race is 0.6
Given that;Favorite in a race has odds = 3:2
Find:Probability that favorite wins the race
Computation:Probability that favorite wins the race = 3 / [3 + 2]
Probability that favorite wins the race = 3 / 5
Probability that favorite wins the race = 0.6
Option "C" is the correct answer to the following question.
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What is a "confound" in an experimental study? Group of answer choices
a. an extra variable that could explain result differences between groups
b. the tendency of a control group to mimic the experimental group
c. a control group that receives special attention
d. an experimental group that fails to respond to treatment
Answer:
The correct option is option a. an extra variable that could explain result differences between groups.
Step-by-step explanation:
Confusion variables, also called third variables, are variables that the investigator did not control or did not eliminate and that damage the internal validity of an experiment, that is, the degree to which the results are valid.
The dependent and independent variables are the two main variables of any experiment or investigation. The independent is one that changes or is controlled to study its effects on the dependent variable. The dependent is that variable that is investigated and measured.
Confusion variables may cause the investigator to analyze the results incorrectly. The results may show a false correlation between dependent and independent variables.
So the correct option is option a. an extra variable that could explain result differences between groups.
This is because this additional variable that was not controlled or taken into account during the experimental study modifies the result. And the other groups that conducted the experiment and took into account the variable will have different results because they take into account other independent variables.
In a random sample of 9 residents of the state of Florida, the mean waste recycled per person per day was 2.4 pounds with a standard deviation of 0.75 pounds. Determine the 80% confidence interval for the mean waste recycled per person per day for the population of Florida. Assume the population is approximately normal. Step 1 of 2 : Find the critical value that should be used in constructing the confidence interval. Round your answer to three decimal places.
When the sample size is small (< 30) and the population standard deviation is unknown , then we use t-test.
The confidence interval for population mean will be :
[tex]\overline{x}\pm t^*\dfrac{s}{\sqrt{n}}[/tex] (1)
, where [tex]\overline{x}[/tex] = sample mean
t* = Critical value (based on degree of freedom and significance level).
s= sample standard deviation
n= sample size.
As per given we have
n= 9
Degree of freedom = n-1 = 8
[tex]\overline{x}=2.4[/tex]
s= 0.75
Significance level =[tex]\alpha=1-0.80=0.20[/tex]
Using students' t distribution table ,
Critical value : [tex]t^*=t_{\alpha/2,df}=t_{0.10,8}=1.3304[/tex]
We assume that the population is approximately normal.
Then, a 80% confidence interval for the mean waste recycled per person per day for the population of Florida will be :
[tex]2.4\pm (1.3304)\dfrac{0.75}{\sqrt{8}}[/tex] (Substitute the values in (1))
[tex]2.4\pm (1.3304)\dfrac{0.75}{2.82842712475}[/tex]
[tex]2.4\pm (1.3304)(0.265165042945)[/tex]
[tex]2.4\pm 0.352775573134\approx2.4\pm0.353=(2.4-0.353,\ 2.4+0.353)=(2.047,\ 2.753)[/tex]
Hence, the 80% confidence interval for the mean waste recycled per person per day for the population of Florida. = (2.047, 2.753)
Construct the indicated confidence interval for the difference between the two population means. Assume that the two samples are independent simple random samples selected from normally distributed populations. Also assume that the population standard deviations are equal (σ1= 2 ), so that the standard error of the difference between means is obtained by pooling the sample variances. A paint manufacturer wanted to compare the drying times of two different types of paint. Independent simple random samples of 11 cans of type A and 9 cans of type B were selected and applied to similar surfaces. The drying times, in hours, were recorded. The summary statistics are as follows.Type A: X1= 71.5hr, S1=3.4 hr N1=11Type B: X2=68.5 hr, S2= 3.6 hr, N2= 9Construct a 99% confidence interval for μ1-μ2 , the difference between the mean drying time for paint type A and the mean drying time for paint type B.
Answer:
The indicated confidence interval for the difference between the two population means is (-1.5159, 7.5159)
Step-by-step explanation:
Let the drying times of type A be the first population and the drying times of type B be the second population. Then
We have small sample sizes [tex]n_{1} = 11[/tex] and [tex]n_{2} = 9[/tex], besides [tex]\bar{x}_{1} = 71.5[/tex], [tex]s_{1} = 3.4[/tex] , [tex]\bar{x}_{2} = 68.5[/tex] and [tex]s_{2} = 3.6[/tex]. Therefore, the pooled
estimate is given by
[tex]s_{p}^{2} = \frac{(n_{1}-1)s_{1}^{2}+(n_{2}-1)s_{2}^{2}}{n_{1}+n_{2}-2} = \frac{(11-1)(3.4)^{2}+(9-1)(3.6)^{2}}{11+9-2} = 12.1822[/tex]
The 99% confidence interval for the true mean difference between the mean drying time of type A and the mean drying time of type B is given by
[tex](\bar{x}_{1}-\bar{x}_{2})\pm t_{0.01/2}s_{p}\sqrt{\frac{1}{11}+\frac{1}{9}}[/tex], i.e.,
[tex](71.5-68.5)\pm t_{0.005}(3.4903)\sqrt{\frac{1}{11}+\frac{1}{9}}[/tex]
where [tex]t_{0.005}[/tex] is the 0.5th quantile of the t distribution with (11+9-2) = 18 degrees of freedom. So
[tex]3\pm(-2.8784)(3.4903)(0.4495)[/tex], i.e.,
the indicated confidence interval for the difference between the two population means is (-1.5159, 7.5159)
The scale drawing has a scale of 1/2 in: 8 mi. Find the length on the drawing for 2 in Please answer asap
Answer:
32 mi
Step-by-step explanation:
Solve using proportions.
[tex]\frac{\frac{1}{2}in}{8 mi} =\frac{2in}{y}[/tex]
Find the scale factor (how to get from left to right)
To get from left numerator to right numerator, multiply by 4.
(1/2) X 4 = 2
The scale factor is 4.
Multiply the left denominator by the scale factor to get "y".
8 mi X 4 = 32 mi
Therefore 2 inches represent 32 miles.
Given that events A and B are independent and that P(A) = 0.8 and P(B|A) = 0.4, then P(A and B) = 0.32.
a. True
b. False
Answer: Option 'a' is correct.
Step-by-step explanation:
Since we have given that
P(A) = 0.8
P(B|A) = 0.4
Since A and B are independent events.
Since P(B|A) is given, we will use the formula for "conditional probability":
So, [tex]P(B|A)=\dfrac{P(A\cap B)}{P(A)}\\\\0.4=\dfrac{P(A\cap B)}{0.8}\\\\0.4\times 0.8=P(A\cap B)}\\\\0.32=P(A\cap B)[/tex]
Hence, it is true.
Therefore, Option 'a' is correct.
which of the following number sets does 25 belong in?
2 and 4
all of the above
3 and 5
1 and 2
Answer:
all of the above
Step-by-step explanation:
The number 25 is a natural number as it belongs to the set [1,2,3,4,5,......]
The number 25 is a whole number as it belongs to the set [0,1,2,3,4,5,......]
The number 25 is an Integer as it belongs to the set [...,-5,-4,-3,-2,-1,0,1,2,3,4,5,...]
The number 25 is a rational number as it can be expressed as [tex]\[\frac{25}{1}\][/tex]
For the same reason , number 25 is a real number as it belongs to the set of rational numbers.
So the correct option is "all of the above".
25 does not belong to any of the given number sets (2 and 4, 1 and 2, or 3 and 5).
Explanation:
The number 25 does not belong to any of the provided number sets i.e. 2 and 4, 1 and 2 or 3 and 5. A number set typically refers to a collection of numbers, and in this case, 25 is absent in all the provided sets. The given number sets only contain the numbers 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. Thus, 25 does not belong to any of these sets.
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An analysis of the grades on the first test in History 101 revealed that they approximate a normal curve with a mean of 75 and a standard deviation of 8. The instructor wants to award the grade of A to the upper 10% of the test grades. To the nearest percent, what is the dividing point between an A and a B grade?
Select one:
a. 80
b. 85
c. 90
d. 95
Answer:
b. 85
Step-by-step explanation:
Average grade (μ) = 75
Standard deviation (σ) = 8
Assuming a normal distribution, the z-score corresponding to the upper 10% of the test grades is z = 1.28.
The minimum grade 'X' within the top 10% is given by:
[tex]z=\frac{X-\mu}{\sigma}\\1.28=\frac{X-75}{8}\\X=85.24[/tex]
Rounding to the nearest percent, the dividing point between an A and a B grade is 85.
Final answer:
The dividing point between an A and B grade for the upper 10% of the test grades is calculated using the normal distribution properties. A Z-score of 1.28 corresponds to the 90th percentile, resulting in a score of 85.24, which is rounded to 85 according to standard rounding rules.
Explanation:
To determine the dividing point between an A and B grade for the upper 10% of the test grades in History 101, we need to refer to the properties of the normal distribution. The mean score is given as 75 with a standard deviation of 8. We are looking for the score that corresponds to the 90th percentile since the instructor wants to award an A to the upper 10%. Z-scores allow us to translate percentile ranks into scores on a given normal distribution.
Using a standard normal distribution table, we find that a Z-score of approximately 1.28 corresponds to the 90th percentile. To find the actual score, we use the formula Score = Mean + (Z-score imes Standard Deviation). Plugging in the values:
Mean = 75
Standard Deviation = 8
Z-score for the 90th percentile = 1.28
Score = 75 + (1.28 imes 8) = 75 + 10.24 = 85.24
When applying the standard rules for rounding, we round 85.24 to the nearest whole number, which is 85. Therefore, the dividing point between an A and a B grade is an 85. Students need to score at this point or higher to be in the top 10% and receive an A grade.
A political scientist wants to know how college students feel about the social security system. She obtains a list of the 3114 undergraduates at her college and mails a questionnaire to 250 students selected at random. Only 100 of the questionnaires are returned. In this study, the rate of non-response would be a. 0.25. b. 0.40. x. 0.75. d. 0.60
Answer: d. 0.60
Step-by-step explanation:
When are performing sample surveys , when the selected participant is giving any response is denoted as non - response.
The proportion of these participants of the sample is known as the non-response rate.
Given : A political scientist wants to know how college students feel about the social security system.
She obtains a list of the 3114 undergraduates at her college and mails a questionnaire to 250 students selected at random.
i.e. Sample size : n= 290
Only 100 of the questionnaires are returned.
Individual gave response =100
Individual gave no-response =250-100 =150
The rate of non-response [tex]=\dfrac{\text{Individual gave no-response}}{n}[/tex]
[tex]=\dfrac{150}{250} =0.60[/tex]
Hence, the rate of non-response would be 0.60 .
Thus , the correct option is d. 0.60.
a community program choose 16 fifth grade students every year and provide each of them with the same amount of money to attend music or art camp last year the program awarded a total of 8,400 to the students how much
Answer: 525
Step-by-step explanation: As I read the question I’m getting the idea of division. The community program chooses 16 students every year. The 8,400 dollars from last year was the amount of money the students receive all together. Therefore 8,400 divided by 16 is 525
Final answer:
Each of the 16 fifth grade students received $525 from the community program to attend music or art camp, calculated by dividing the total funds of $8,400 by 16 students.
Explanation:
The question asked is about calculating the amount of money awarded to each of the 16 fifth grade students by a community program for attending music or art camp. Since the program awarded a total of $8,400 last year and 16 students were chosen, we need to perform a simple division to find out how much money each student received. To do this, we divide the total amount of money ($8,400) by the number of students (16).
Step-by-step Calculation:
Divide the total amount of money by the number of students: $8,400 \/ 16.
Calculate the result to determine the amount per student.
Therefore, each student received $525 to attend the music or art camp.
In a group of mherchants, 80% of them purchase goods from Asia, and 25% of them purchase goods from Europe. Which of following statement is individually sufficient to calculate what percent of the merchants in the group purchase goods from Europe but not form Asia? 7. 25% of the merchants who purchase goods from Asia also purchase from Europe. 15% of all merchants purchase goods from neither Asia nor Europe 0% of all merchants purchase good from both Asia and Europe
Answer:
7. 25% of the merchants who purchase goods from Asia also purchase from Europe.
Step-by-step explanation:
I am going to say that:
A is the percentage of merchants who purchase goods from Asia.
B is the percentage of merchants who purchase goods from Europe.
We have that:
[tex]A = a + (A \cap B)[/tex]
In which a is the probability that a merchant purchases goods from Asia but not from Europe and [tex]A \cap B[/tex] is the probability that a merchant purchases goods from both Asia and Europe.
By the same logic, we have that:
[tex]B = b + (A \cap B)[/tex]
Which of following statement is individually sufficient to calculate what percent of the merchants in the group purchase goods from Europe but not form Asia?
We already have B.
Knowing [tex]A \cap B[/tex], that is, the percentage of those who purchase from both Asia and Europe, we can find b.
So the correct answer is:
7. 25% of the merchants who purchase goods from Asia also purchase from Europe.
You can buy a television for $349 cash or pay $75 down and the balance in 18 monthly payments of 22.50 is the installment price of the TV? By what percent would the installment price be greater than the cash price?
Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
If you pay cash, the total amount that you will pay for the television is $349
If you pay $75 down, the balance would be paid in 18 monthly payments of 22.50 which is the installment price of the TV. Total amount paid in 18 months would be
22.5 × 18 = $405
Total cost of the TV when you pay in installments would be
405 + 75 = $480
Difference between the installment price and the cash price would be
480 - 349 = $131
The percent by which the installment price would be greater than the cash price is
131/349 × 100 = 37.5%
For a school field trip the students had two options for lunch, a turkey or egg salad sandwich, so it is impossible for a student have both lunches. If the probability that a student chooses a turkey sandwich is 0.10, and the probability that a student chooses an egg salad sandwich is 0.67, what is the probability that a student chooses a turkey or egg salad sanwich?
Answer: 0.77
Step-by-step explanation:
Given : Probability that a student chooses a turkey sandwich is
P(Turkey )= 0.10
Probability that a student chooses an egg salad sandwich is
P(egg salad)=0.67
Also, it is impossible for a student have both lunches.
∴ P(Turkey and egg salad) =0
Now , the probability that a student chooses a turkey or egg salad sandwich will be
P(Turkey or egg salad) = P(Turkey )+ P(egg salad)- P(Turkey and egg salad)
= 0.10+ 0.67-0 = 0.77
Hence, the probability that a student chooses a turkey or egg salad sandwich= 0.77
Final answer:
The probability that a student picks either a turkey or an egg salad sandwich for their school field trip is 0.77 or 77%.
Explanation:
To calculate the probability that a student chooses either a turkey or egg salad sandwich for lunch, we use the formula for the probability of an 'or' event.
Since the options are mutually exclusive, meaning a student can only choose one type of sandwich, we simply add the individual probabilities together.
The probability of choosing a turkey sandwich is 0.10 and the probability of choosing an egg salad sandwich is 0.67.
Therefore, we can calculate it as follows:
P(turkey OR egg salad) = P(turkey) + P(egg salad)
P(turkey OR egg salad) = 0.10 + 0.67
P(turkey OR egg salad) = 0.77
So the probability that a student picks either a turkey or an egg salad sandwich is 0.77, or 77%.
Find at least ten solutions to the linear equation 1/2x + y = 5, and plot the points on a coordinate plane. What shape is the graph of the linear equation taking?
The linear equation 1/2x + y = 5, we can choose values for x and solve for y. When we plot the points on a coordinate plane, we get a line graph.
Explanation:To find solutions to the linear equation 1/2x + y = 5, we can arbitrarily choose values for x and solve for y.
Let's choose x = 0:
1/2(0) + y = 5
y = 5
So one solution is (0, 5).
Now let's choose x = 2:
1/2(2) + y = 5
1 + y = 5
y = 4
Another solution is (2, 4).
We can continue this process and find more solutions:
x = 4, y = 3
x = 6, y = 2
x = 8, y = 1
x = 10, y = 0
x = -2, y = 6
x = -4, y = 7
x = -6, y = 8
x = -8, y = 9
x = -10, y = 10
These are ten solutions to the equation.
If we plot these points on a coordinate plane, we will see that they all lie on a straight line.
Therefore the shape of the graph is a line. The equation represents a linear relationship between x and y.
Lin and Priya were working on solving this system of equations.
{1/3x+2y=4
x+y=-3
Lin's first move is to multiply the first equation by 3.
Priya's first move is to multiply the second equation by 2.
Explain why either move creates a new equation with the same solutions as the original equation.
The first equation is x + 6y = 36
the second equation is x+y = -6
(x,y) =(-6,3)
Answer:
we can conclude two things that:
If we multiple the two sides of any given equation by the same factor, we would get an equivalent equation, which will have the same solution as the original solution.Either person's move will work. Lin's move eliminated the x variable, while Priya's eliminated y variable, but in the end the solution was same.Step-by-step explanation:
Why either move creates a new equation with the same solutions as the original equation?
If we multiple the two sides of any given equation by the same factor, we would get an equivalent equation, which will have the same solution as the original solution.
When we multiple the two sides of any given equation by the same number, it would keep the two sides of that particular equation equal. So, whatever the the solution the first equation may get, will still work for the second equation.
Determining Lin's first move i.e. to multiply the first equation by 3.
Let us consider the equation
x/3 + 2y = 4 .....[1]
x + y = -3 .....[2]
Lin's first move is to multiply the first equation by 3.
3(x/3 + 2y) = 3(4 )
x + 6y = 12 .....[3]
Now subtract the Equation [2] from Equation [3]
x + 6y - x - y = 12 - (-3)
5y = 15
y = 3
Putting y = 3 in [2]
x + (3) = -3
x = -6
So, x = -6 and y = 3
Determining Priya's first move i.e. to multiply the Second equation by 2.
Let us consider the equation
x/3 + 2y = 4 .....[1]
x + y = -3 .....[2]
Priya's first move is to multiply the second equation by 2.
2(x + y) = 2(-3)
2x + 2y = -6 .....[3]
Now subtract the Equation [2] from [1]
x/3 + 2y - 2x - 2y= 4 - (-6)
x/3 - 2x = 10
x - 6x = 30
x = -6
Putting x = -6 in Equation [2]
x + y = -3
-6 + y = -3
y = 3
So, x = -6 and y = 3
So, from the entire analysis, we can conclude two things that:
If we multiple the two sides of any given equation by the same factor, we would get an equivalent equation, which will have the same solution as the original solution.Either person's move will work. Lin's move eliminated the x variable, while Priya's eliminated y variable, but in the end the solution was same.Keywords: system of equation, solution, equation
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A researcher is interested in developing a model that can be used to distribute assistance to low-income families for food costs. She used data from a national social survey to predict weekly amount spent on food using household income (in $1000). The resulting regression equation is ModifyingAbove Food divided by wk with caret equals 101.33 plus 0.77 HIncome.Food/wk=101.33+0.77HIncome. How much money would be needed to feed a family for a week whose household income is $12,000?
The estimated cost to feed a family for a week with a household income of $12,000 would be $9,341.33.
Explanation:To find out how much money would be needed to feed a family for a week whose household income is $12,000, we need to use the regression equation provided. The equation is Food/wk = 101.33 + 0.77HIncome. We substitute the value of HIncome with $12,000 and solve for Food/wk.
Food/wk = 101.33 + 0.77(12,000)
Food/wk = 101.33 + 9240
Food/wk = $9,341.33
Therefore, the estimated cost to feed a family for a week with a household income of $12,000 would be $9,341.33.
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Provide in simplest form
12% of 40
IQ scores (as measured by the Stanford-Binet intelligence test) are normally distributed with a mean of 100 and a standard deviation of 19.Find the approximate number of people in the United States (assuming a total population of 280,000,000) with an IQ higher than 140. (Round your answer to the nearest hundred thousand.)
Answer:
[tex]P(X>140)=1-P(X\leq 140)=1-P(\frac{X-\mu}{\sigma}<\frac{140-\mu}{\sigma})=1-P(Z<\frac{140-100}{19})=1-P(Z<2.105)=0.0176[/tex]
Number =0.0176*280000000=4928000 approximately Americans would have a IQ score more than higher than 140
Step-by-step explanation:
1) Previous concepts
Normal distribution, is a "probability distribution that is symmetric about the mean, showing that data near the mean are more frequent in occurrence than data far from the mean".
The Z-score is "a numerical measurement used in statistics of a value's relationship to the mean (average) of a group of values, measured in terms of standard deviations from the mean".
2) Solution to the problem
Let X the random variable that represent the IQ scores of the population of interest, and for this case we know the distribution for X is given by:
[tex]X \sim N(100,19)[/tex]
Where [tex]\mu=100[/tex] and [tex]\sigma=19[/tex]
We are interested on this probability
[tex]P(X>140)[/tex]
And the best way to solve this problem is using the normal standard distribution and the z score given by:
[tex]z=\frac{x-\mu}{\sigma}[/tex]
If we apply this formula and the complement rule to our probability we got this:
[tex]P(X>140)=1-P(X\leq 140)=1-P(\frac{X-\mu}{\sigma}<\frac{140-\mu}{\sigma})=1-P(Z<\frac{140-100}{19})=1-P(Z<2.105)=0.0176[/tex]
And we can find this probability with the following excel code:
"=1-NORM.DIST(2.105,0,1,TRUE)"
This number 0.0176 represent the proportion of Americans that present a score higher than 140.
And now since we ar einterested on the approximate number of people in the United States (assuming a total population of 280,000,000) with an IQ higher than 140, we just need to do this:
Number =0.0176*280000000=4928000 approximately Americans would have a IQ score more than higher than 140