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Problem Solving Involving Normal Curve

The document provides an example of how to use a normal distribution to solve a real-world problem. Specifically, it shows the steps to find the raw score below which 70% of cases fall on a nationwide math aptitude test with a mean of 80 and standard deviation of 15. The solution shows sketching the normal curve, determining the needed z-score is 0.52, using the formula to find the score is 88, and concluding 70% of scores are below 88. The document prompts the reader to use this example to solve two additional normal distribution problems.

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Problem Solving Involving Normal Curve

The document provides an example of how to use a normal distribution to solve a real-world problem. Specifically, it shows the steps to find the raw score below which 70% of cases fall on a nationwide math aptitude test with a mean of 80 and standard deviation of 15. The solution shows sketching the normal curve, determining the needed z-score is 0.52, using the formula to find the score is 88, and concluding 70% of scores are below 88. The document prompts the reader to use this example to solve two additional normal distribution problems.

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PROBLEM SOLVING

Teacher’s Note: This part is just an example on how normal curve distribution can be applied in
real-life. Read and understand first the given example to guide you in answering the last activity. After that,
you may now proceed to your last activity (Activity 3).

Situation: The result of a nationwide aptitude test in mathematics are normally distributed with the mean
of 80 and a standard deviation of 15. Find the raw score such that 70% of the cases are below of it. (See
page 96-97 of your book)

STEPS SOLUTION
1. Sketch the normal curve.

2. Selecting 30%, express this is an 30% is the same as 0.3000


area. This is the area to the right of
the z-score we want to locate.
3. Subtract 0.5000 – 0.3000 = 0.2000
4. Find the area 0.2000 or the value The nearest area is 0.1985
nearest to it in the Table of Areas
Under the normal curve.
1. Find the z-score that z = 0.52 ↔ the area 0.1985
corresponds to 0.1985 in the
Table of Areas Under the
normal curve.
2. Find the computing formula for 𝑋− 𝜇
z=
determining the raw scores. 𝜎
3. Modify the formula to solve for X = 𝜇 + z𝜎
X.
4. Substitute the given values in X = 𝜇 + z𝜎
the modified formula to solve X = 80 + (0.52)(15)
for X. X = 87. 8 ≈ 88
5. Make a concluding statement. In the distribution, 70% of the scores are below the score 88.

ACTIVITY 3. PROBLEM SOLVING


Teacher’s Note: This activity will help you understand the application of normal curve distribution
in real-life. Use the example given to answer this activity. Copy and answer the table in a separate paper.

Situation 1: The result of a nationwide aptitude test in mathematics are normally distributed with the mean
of 80 and a standard deviation of 15. Find the raw score such that 99% of the cases are below of it.
Situation 2: The weights of 1000 children average 50 kg and the standard deviation is 5kg. How many
children weigh between 40 and 50 kg? (See page 99-100 for an example)

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