Cattle Using N(1152, 84), the Normal model for weights of Angus steers in Exercise 9,
a) How many standard deviations from the mean would a steer weighing 1000 pounds be?
b) Which would be more unusual, a steer weighing 1000 pounds or one weighing 1250 pounds?
Exercise 9
Normal cattle The Virginia Cooperative Extension reports that the mean weight of yearling Angus steers is 1152 pounds. Suppose that weights of all such animals can be described by a Normal model with a standard deviation of 84 pounds. What percent of steers weigh
a) over 1250 pounds?
b) under 1200 pounds?
c) between 1000 and 1100 pounds?
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