Statistics and

Probability
Quarter 3 – Module 13:
Computing Probabilities and
Percentiles Using the Standard
Normal Table
Statistics and Probability – Grade 11
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Quarter 3 – Module 13: Computing Probabilities and Percentiles Using the Standard
Normal Table
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 Statistics and
Probability
Quarter 3 – Module 13:
Computing Probabilities
and Percentiles Using the
Standard Normal Table
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For the facilitator:

Welcome to the Statistics and Probability for Senior High School Alternative
Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on Computing Probabilities and Percentiles
Using the Standard Normal Table!

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 What I Need to Know

This module was designed to help you as a learner to compute for

probabilities and percentiles using the standard normal table. In this lesson,
you will learn how to apply the z-score in finding probabilities and
percentiles by simply looking at the Table of Standard Normal Distribution.
Moreover, this module will enable you to solve real-life problems on
probabilities and percentiles. It is easy to understand the uses of normal
distribution because the examples and problems provided are based on real-
life situations.
In the previous modules, you have learned about identifying regions
under the normal curve corresponding to different standard normal values
and converts a normal random variable to a standard normal variable and
vice versa. This time, you will focus on computing for probabilities and
percentiles using the standard normal table. A standard normal table or unit
normal table or z – table, is a mathematical table composed of a list of z –
values and probabilities that arrange cumulatively. Meanwhile, the
knowledge, skills, and attitude you acquired about the normal distribution,
mean, standard deviation, raw score (x) and standard scores (z) is extremely
useful to achieve our target objectives on this module

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. utilize the use of the Table of Standard Normal Distribution;
2. compute probabilities and percentiles related to a given 𝑧-
score or normal random variable 𝑥; and
3. sketch the graph of the normal distribution.

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 What I Know

Let us see how far you will go and how much you know about this pre-test.
Please answer all questions with all your best and utmost honesty so that we
can gauge your learning of the target competency of this lesson. Let’s get
started!

Direction: Read and analyze each item carefully. Choose the letter of the best
answer. Write the chosen letter on a separate sheet of paper.

1. Which of the following notations indicate the probability of a z value from

the left?
A. 𝑃(𝑍 > 𝑧) B. 𝑃(𝑍 < 𝑧) C. 𝑃(𝑋 < 𝑥) D. 𝑃(𝑋 > 𝑥)

2. What does P(a<Z<b) notation mean?

A. Probability of z that is in the left of a and b
B. Probability of z that is in the right of a and b.
C. Probability of z that is in the opposite of a and b.
D. Probability of z that is in between two other z values a and b.

3. What is the probability of z value indicated by 𝑃(𝑍 < −1.78)?

A. 0.0375 B. 0.3075 C. 0.9625 D. 0.9633

4. Find the probability value of 𝑃(𝑍 > −1.00).

A. 15.87% B. 34.13% C. 84.13% D. 90.13%

5. Compute the probability value of 𝑃(−1.35 < 𝑍 < 2.75)

A. 90.85% B. 99.70% C. 0.9085 D. Both A and
C

6. Find the z-scores that bound the middle 92.50% of the area under the
standard normal curve.
A. -1.44, 144 B. -1.44, -1.78 C. 1.44, 1.78 D. -1.78, 1.78

7. Which of the following graph is the correct illustration of the notation

𝑃(𝑎 < 𝑧 < 𝑏)?

A. B. C. D.

8. The average score on Statistics and Probability First Quarterly Assessment

is 35 points with a standard deviation of 5. What is the probability that
Beth’s score is less than 45 points?
A. -2 B. 2 C. 97.72% D. 2.28%

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9. Given the normal distribution with a mean of 35 and a standard deviation
of 3, which interval of the variable defines an area under the curve
corresponding to a probability of approximately 68.26 %?
A. (35,38) B. (32, 38) C. (29,38) D. (29,41)

For items 10 to12, use the situation below.

Eight hundred fifty businessmen accepted the Mayaman Challenge of

one of the Philanthropic Filipinos who are willing to give relief goods for our
fellow Filipinos affected by the recent pandemic. They will be contributing an
average of 120 sacks of rice with a standard deviation of 25 sacks of rice.

10. What is the probability that the businessman will contribute less than 90
sacks of rice?
A. 11.51% B. 76.99% C. 88.49% D. 89.45%

11. What is the probability that the businessman will contribute more
than150 sacks of rice?
A. 11.51% B. 76.99% C. 88.49% D. 89.45%

12. How many businessmen will contribute a sack of rice between 100 sacks
and 145 sacks?
A. 534 B.535 C. 715 D. 716

13. The ages of ALS students enrolled at Sta. Catalina National High School
are normally distributed with a mean of 19 years and a standard
deviation of 3.5 years. If a student is selected at random, what is the
probability that his age is under 22 years?
A. 11.67% B. 19.49% C. 80.51% D. 90.57%

14. Teaching the value of productive work, ABM students launched the “Go
Negosyo” project. If their weekly sales on this project is normally
distributed with mean of P3,200 and standard deviation of P500. What
percent of their weekly sales are over P4,000?
A. 94.52% B. 77.34% C. 22.57% D. 5.48%

15. In problem number 14, how many percents of their weekly sales are less
than P3,000?
A. 11.61% B.34.46% C. 65.54% D 88.39%

How do you find this pre-test? Did you encounter both familiar and
unfamiliar terms, symbols, and notations? Kindly compare your answer in
the Answer Key on the last part of this module.
If you obtain 100% or a perfect score, skip the module and
immediately move to the next module. While in the event you missed a point,
please proceed with the module as it will enrich your knowledge in normal
distribution, especially in illustrating the normal random variables and its
characteristics.

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Lesson Computing Probabilities and
Percentile Using the Standard
1 Normal Table
Have you tried comparing your previous performance to your present
performance? Or comparing your performance in different subjects like
Math and English? Which of the two subjects are you better - Math with a
score of 30 whose mean is 25 and a standard deviation of 5 or English with a
score of 32 whose mean is 27 and a standard deviation of 6?

These are simple questions we thought do not require statistics, but it

is. In this lesson, this module will guide you on how to compute probabilities
and percentile using the z - table.

What’s In
Let’s review. Supply the needed information by writing on the response
area.
Questions Responses here
1. Convert 0.4783 into percent. _____________________
2. What is the equivalent of 38.45% in decimal? _____________________
3. What is the product of 450 and 0.2356? _____________________
(Round off your answer into nearest whole number)
4. What is the 25% of 100? _____________________
5. What is the total area of a normal curve? _____________________

Notes to the Teacher

How to convert decimal to percent?
Multiply the given decimal number by 100 or move the decimal points
twice to the right of the given number
How to multiply decimal numbers?
Multiply the given numbers and count the decimal places of both
multiplier and multiplicand and that will be the number of decimal places of
the product.

5. 1 4. 25 3. 106 2. 0.3845 1. 47.83%

Answer

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 What’s New

Find the area of the shaded region under the normal curve and make a brief
and concise interpretation of the following graph.

1. 2.

3. 4.

5. 6.

Interpretation may vary.

6. 0.8186 5. 0.8413 4. 0.7734 1. 0.8944 2. 0.8851 3. 0.89602
Answer for the shaded area

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 What is It
How did you find the activity? Was it fun and challenging at the same
time? How did you determine the area of the shaded region? What are the
strategies you commonly used?

A normal distribution curve can be used as a probability distribution

curve for normally distributed variables. The area under the standard
normal distribution curve can also be thought of as a probability. That is, if
it's possible to select any 𝑧 value at random, the probability of choosing one,
say, below 1.45 would be the same as the area under the curve at the left of
1.45. In this case, the area is 0.9265. Therefore, the probability of randomly
selecting a 𝑧 value below of 1.45 is 0.9265 or 92.65%. The problems
involving probabilities and percentiles are solved in the same manner as
finding the areas under a normal curve.

In finding probabilities, the following notations will be used:

(a) 𝑃(𝑍 < 𝑧) – probability at the left of 𝑧
(b) 𝑃(𝑍 > 𝑧) = 1 – 𝑃(𝑍 < 𝑧) – probability at the right of 𝑧
(c) 𝑃(𝑎 < 𝑧 < 𝑏) – the probability of 𝑧 that is in between two other 𝑧
values, say 𝑎 and 𝑏
(d) 𝑃(𝑧 < 𝑎 ) ∪ 𝑃(𝑧 > 𝑏 ) – the probability of 𝑧 is in the opposite direction
of two values, say 𝑎 and 𝑏
(e) 𝑃(𝑋 < 𝑥) – probability at the left of a normal random variable 𝑥
(f) 𝑃(𝑋 > 𝑥) – probability at the right of a normal random variable 𝑥
(g) 𝑃(𝑎 < 𝑋 < 𝑏) – the probability of a normal random variable 𝑋 that
is in between two other normal random variables, say 𝑎 and 𝑏.
(h) 𝑃(𝑋 < 𝑎 ) ∪ 𝑃(𝑋 > 𝑏 ) – the probability of 𝑋 is in the opposite
direction of two values, say 𝑎 and 𝑏

Example 1.
Find the probabilities for each of the following.
(a) 𝑃(𝑍 < 1.32)
(b) 𝑃(𝑍 < −1.05)
(c) 𝑃(−0.75 < 𝑍 < 1.56)
(d) 𝑃(𝑍 > −0.88)

Solution:
(a) The probability 𝑃(𝑍 < 1.32) means to find the area under the
normal curve at the left of 𝑧 = 1.32. From the table, find the
intersection on row 1.3 and column 0.02. Thus, the probability is
0.9066 or 90.66%.

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(b) The probability 𝑃(𝑍 < −1.05) is the same as the area under the
normal curve at the left of 𝑧 = −1.05. From the table, the area is
0.1469. Thus, the probability is 0.1469 or 14.69%.

(c) The probability 𝑃(−0.75 < 𝑍 < 1.56) is the same as the area under
the normal curve between 𝑧 values -0.75 and 1.56. To get the area,
subtract the area of 𝑧 = −0.75 from the area of 𝑧 = 1.56. Thus,
𝑃(−0.75 < 𝑍 < 1.56) = 𝑃(𝑍 < 1.56)– 𝑃(𝑍 < −0.75) = 0.9406 – 0.2266 =
𝟎. 𝟕𝟏𝟒𝟎 𝑜𝑟 𝟕𝟏. 𝟒𝟎%.

(d) The probability 𝑃(𝑍 > −0.88) is the same as the area under the
normal curve at the right of 𝑧 = −0.88. To get the area, subtract the
area of 𝑧 = −0.88 from 1. Thus, 𝑃(𝑍 > −0.88) = 1 – 𝑃(𝑍 < −0.88) =
1 – 0.1894 = 𝟎. 𝟖𝟏𝟎𝟔 𝑜𝑟 𝟖𝟏. 𝟎𝟔%.

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Example 2.

Let 𝑋 be a normal random variable with mean 𝜇 = 15 and standard

deviation 𝜎 = 3. Find the probabilities of the following:
(a) 𝑃(𝑋 < 19)
(b) 𝑃(10 < 𝑋 < 19)

Solution:
(a) To find the probability, convert the normal random variable 19 to a
𝑥− 𝜇 19− 15 4
z-score. Thus, 𝑃(𝑋 < 19) = 𝑃(𝑍 < ) = 𝑃(𝑍 < ) = 𝑃(𝑍 < ) =
𝜎 3 3
𝑃(𝑍 < 1.33). From the table, the probability at the left of 𝑧 = 1.33 is
equal to 0.9082 or 90.82%.
(b) To find the probability, convert the normal random variables 10 and
10−15 19−15
19 to z values. Thus, 𝑃(10 < 𝑋 < 19) = 𝑃( <𝑍 < ) =
3 3
𝑃(−1.67 < 𝑍 < 1.33) = 𝑃(𝑍 < 1.33) – 𝑃(𝑍 < −1.67). From the table,
we have 0.9082 – 0.0475 = 𝟎. 𝟖𝟔𝟎𝟕 or 𝟖𝟔. 𝟎𝟕%.
These probabilities can also be applied to real-life problems.
Example 3.
The mean number of hours a Filipino worker spends on the computer
is 3.1 hours per workday. Suppose the spending time is normally distributed
with a standard deviation of 0.5 hour, find the percentage of workers who
spend less than 3.5 hours on the computer assuming that the variable is
normally distributed.
Solution:
The percentage of workers who spend less than 3.5 hours is the same
as the area under the normal curve at the left of a normal random variable of
3.5−3.1
3.5 hours. Convert 3.5 to a z value. That is, z = = 0.80. From the table,
0.5
the area at the left of z = 0.8 is 0.7881. Thus, the percentage of workers who
spend less than 3.5 hours is 78.81%.

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Example 4.
Each month, a Filipino household generates an average of 28 pounds
of newspaper for garbage or recycling. Assume that the distribution is
normal with a standard deviation of 2 pounds. If a household is selected at
random, find the probability of its generating
a. between 27 and 31 pounds per month.
b. more than 30.2 pounds per month.
Solution:
(a) The probability of generating between 27 and 31 pounds is 𝑃(27 <
27−28 31−28
𝑋 < 31). This is equal to 𝑃( < 𝑍 < ) = 𝑃(−0.5 < 𝑍 <
2 2
1.50) = 𝑃(𝑍 < 1.50) – 𝑃(𝑍 < −0.5) = 0.9332 – 0.3085 = 0.6247.
Thus, the probability of generating between 27 and 31 pounds of
newspaper per month is 0.6247 or 62.47%.

(b) The probability of generating more than 30.2 pounds per month is
equivalent to 𝑃(𝑋 > 30.2) which is equal to 1 – 𝑃(𝑋 < 30.2) since it is
30.2−28
right-tailed.1 – 𝑃(𝑋 < 30.2) = 1 – 𝑃 (𝑍 < 2
) = 1 – 𝑃(𝑍 < 1.10) =
1 – 0.8643
= 0.1357. Thus, the probability of generating more than 30.2 pounds of
newspaper per month is 0.1357 or 13.57%.

Example 5.

The Mauban Automobile Association reports that the average time it

takes to respond to an emergency call is 35 minutes. Assume the variable is
approximately normal and the standard deviation is 5.5 minutes. If 200 calls
are randomly selected, approximately how many were responded in less than
25 minutes?

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Solution:
The number of calls responded in less than 25 minutes is equal to the
percentage of 200 calls which were responded in less than 25 minutes. First,
25−35
find 𝑃(𝑋 < 25). 𝑃(𝑋 < 25) = 𝑃(𝑍 < ) = 𝑃(𝑍 < −1.82). From the table,
5.5
this is equal to 0.0344. Thus, there are (0.0344)(200) = 6.88 or
approximately 7 calls were responded in less than 25 minutes.

Example 6.
To help students improve their reading, Mauban south district decides
to implement a reading program. It is to be administered to the bottom 5% of
the students in the district, based on the scores of a reading achievement
test which are normally distributed. If the average score for the students in
the district is 122.6 and the standard deviation is 18, find the cut-off score
that will make a student eligible for the program.

Solution:
The problem is asking
for a normal random variable
that corresponds to a z value
and occupying an area of 5%
or 0.05 from the left under
the normal curve. To find this
normal random variable
which is the cut-off score that
will make a student eligible
for the reading program, look
for the 𝑧 value on the table corresponding to an area of 0.05 and that is
equal to −1.645. Then, convert this 𝑧 value to a normal random variable 𝑥,
that is, 𝑥 = 𝑧𝜎 + 𝜇 = (−1.645)(18) + 122.6 = −29.61 + 122.6 = 92.99 ≈ 93.
Therefore, a student will be eligible in the reading program if he scored 93
and below.

Example 7.

To pass in the accreditation and equivalency (A&E) test, ALS students

must score in the top 15% in general ability tests. The test has a mean of
200 and a standard deviation of 20. Find the lowest possible score to pass
the test assuming the test scores are normally distributed.

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Solution:
The lowest possible score is the normal random variable corresponding
to a 𝑧 value occupying an area of 0.15 from the right of the normal curve. To
solve for the required variable, given that P(Z > z) = 0.15
NOTE: Remember 𝑃(𝑍 < 𝑧) + 𝑃(𝑍 > 𝑧) = 1
𝑃(𝑍 > 𝑧) = 0.15
1 – 𝑃(𝑍 > 𝑧) = 1 – 0.15
1 – 𝑃(𝑍 > 𝑧) = 1 – 0.15 since it is right tailed
= 0.85
from the table, look for the z value
corresponding to this area.
Thus, 𝑧 = 1.03 then
convert this to a normal random
variable x
𝑥 = 𝑧𝜎 + 𝜇 = (1.03)(20) + 200
= 220.6 ≈ 221
Therefore, the lowest possible score to pass the test is 221.

What’s More

Independent Practice
Your Turn
Find Me

A. Use the Table of Standard Normal distribution to determine

corresponding probabilities of the following:
1. 𝑃(𝑍 < −1.45)
2. 𝑃(0.5 < 𝑍 < 2.33)
3. 𝑃(𝑍 > 1.78)

B. 𝑋 is a normally distributed random variable with a mean of 60 and a

standard deviation of 8. Find the probabilities indicated by using the
table.
4. 𝑃(𝑋 < 52)
5. 𝑃(48 < 𝑋 < 64)
6. 𝑃(𝑋 > 57)

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 Test Yourself Independent Assessment

Solve Me

Solve the following problems by supplying the needed information.

The average number of calories in a 1.8-ounce chocolate bar is 230.

Suppose that the distribution of calories is approximately normal with a
standard deviation of 10.

1. Find the probability that a randomly selected chocolate bar will

have less than 200 calories.

2. Find the probability that a randomly selected chocolate bar will

have greater than 195 calories.

3. What is the percentage that a cholate bar is randomly selected

between 200 calories and 250 calories?

What I Have Learned

Complete the statements below by choosing the provided options in what you
have learned from this module. I believe you can do this without going back
to the module. In the event, you are unsure of your response, please reread
the module. You can seek help from your facilitator or classmates if there is
something you need to clarify. Your ability to comprehend and honesty in
answering this part is very much appreciated. Happy learning!
A. Underline the appropriate response to make each statement true.
1. 𝑷(𝒁 < 𝒛) – Probability at the (left, right) of 𝑧.
2. 𝑷(𝒁 > 𝒛) = 1 – 𝑃(𝑍 < 𝑧) – Probability at the (left, right) of z.
3. 𝑷(𝒂 < 𝒛 < 𝒃) – Probability of z that is in (between, opposite direction)
two other 𝑧 values 𝑎 and 𝑏.
4. 𝑷(𝑿 < 𝒙) – Probability at the (left, right) of a normal random variable 𝑥.
5. 𝑷(𝑿 > 𝒙) – Probability at the (left, right) of a normal random variable 𝑥.
6. 𝑷(𝒂 < 𝑿 < 𝒃) – Probability of a normal random variable 𝑋 that is in
(between, opposite direction) two other normal random variables 𝑎 and
𝑏.

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B. Arrange the statements below step by step to compute for the
probabilities and percentiles using the Standard Normal Table. Write
your responses to the provided table.

Convert the raw score (x) to a standard score (z).

Look for the probabilities on the Standard Normal Table.
Sketch the graph of the normal curve.
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3

What I Can Do

Read and analyze the following problem carefully

A. Suppose your section will participate in the field demonstration at the

Sports festival in your school. This field demonstration must be consisting
of 20 learners per section. Your adviser assigned you to organize a team
that is willing to join in the said event. He also instructed you to collect
information about your classmates’ height because he will need to buy a
costume. Since your community is under the General Community
Quarantine because of the recent pandemic, you need to contact your
classmates through SMS or messenger to get their heights and write it on
the table below.

Name Height (cm) Name Height (cm)

1 11
2 12
3 13
4 14
5 15
6 16
7 17
8 18
9 19
10 20

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B. Answer the following questions based on your collected data.
1. What is the mean? standard deviation?
2. Suppose the above data is normally distributed. What is the probability
that the height of your classmates picked randomly is
a. less than 155 cm?
b. more than 143 cm?
c. between 140cm and 160 cm?
3. How many participants in your team have heights between 140 cm to
170 cm?

Assessment
Direction: Read and analyze each item carefully. Choose the letter of the best
answer. Write the chosen letter on a separate sheet of paper.
1. Which of the following notations indicate the probability of a z value from
the right?
A. P(Z > z) B. P(Z < z) C. P(X < x) D. P(X > x)

2. What does P(a<Z<b) notation mean?

A. Probability of x that is in the right of a and b.
B. Probability of x that is in the opposite of a and b.
C. Probability of X that is in between two other z values a and b.
D. Probability of a normal random variable X that is in between two other
normal random variables a and b

3. What is the probability of z value indicated by P(Z > -1.78)?

A. 0.0375 B. 0.3075 C. 0.9625 D. 0.9633

4. Find the probability value of P(Z< -1.0)

A. 15.87% B. 34.13% C. 84.13% D. 90.13%

5. Compute the probability value of P(1.35< Z< 2.75)

A. 8.55% B. 85.5% C. 85.85% D. 90.85%

6. Find the z-scores that bound the middle 85.02% of the area under the
standard normal curve.
A. (-1.44, 1.44) B. (-1.44, -1.78) C. (1.44, 1.78) D. (-1.78, 1.78)

7. Which of the following graph is the correct illustration of the notation

𝑃(𝑍 < 𝑎) ∪ 𝑃(𝑍 > 𝑏)?

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 A. B. C. D.

8. The average score on Statistics and Probability Summative Test is 40

points
with a standard deviation of 4. What is the probability that Beth’s score is
25 points?
A. -3.75% B. -0.009% C. 0.009% D. 3.75%

9. A set of data is normally distributed with a mean of 40 and a standard

deviation of which interval of the variable defines an area under the curve
corresponding to a probability of approximately 95.44 %?
A. (37,40) B. (34,43) C. (34,46) D. (37,46)

For item numbers 10-12

Nine hundred thirty-two businessmen accepted the Mayaman

Challenge of one of the Philanthropic Filipinos who are willing to give relief
goods for our fellow Filipinos affected by the recent pandemic. They will be
contributing an average of 135 sacks of rice with a standard deviation of 15
sacks of rice.

10. What is the probability that the businessman will contribute less than
105 sacks of rice?
A.98% B. 97.72% C. 2.28% D. 2.0%

11. What is the probability that the businessman will contribute more than
150 sacks of rice?
A. 15.87% B. 76.45% C. 80.78% D. 84.13%

12. How many businessmen will contribute a sack of rice between 105 sacks
to 145 sacks?
A. 534 B.653 C. 676 D. 726

13. The ages of Senior High students enrolled at Sta. Catalina National High
School are normally distributed with a mean of 17 years and a standard
deviation of 2.5 years. If a student is selected at random, what is the
probability that his age is under 16 years?
A. 15.54% B. 34.46% C. 68.92% D. 84.56%

14. The weekly sales of ABM students on their “Go Business” project are
normally distributed with a mean of P4,250 and a standard deviation of
P300. How many percent of their weekly sales are over P4,700?
A. 6.68% B. 13.36% C. 86.63% D. 93.32%

15. In problem number 14, how many percent of the ABM students' weekly
sales are less than P4,700?
A. 6.68% B. 13.36% C. 86.63% D. 93.32%

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 Additional Activities

Read the following problems carefully. Supply the needed information.

Round off your answer to the nearest hundredths (two decimal places) for
the standard scores and nearest ten thousandths (four decimal places) for
the area of probabilities.

1. Use the Table of Standard Normal distribution to find the probabilities of

the following:
a. P(Z < -1.51)
b. P(Z < 1.37)
c. P(Z > 1.78)
d. P(Z > 1.51)
e. P(1.15 < Z < 2.33)

2. To lessen the number of non-numerates in Sta. Catalina National High

School, the Mathematics department implemented Project MEAN
(Masterful Elimination of All Non-numerates). A student is required to
undergo the program if he/she scored below 20 in the numeracy test. If
the scores of the students in the numeracy test are normally distributed
with a mean of 30.50 and a standard deviation of 9.5, what percentage of
the students needed to undergo the program?

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References
Books
Mahmot, Millard R. and Mamhot, Alice A. Statistics and Probability. Unlimited
Books Library Service & Publishing Inc., 2016.

Malate, Jose S. Statistics and Probability. Vicarish Publications and Trading, Inc.,
(2017).

Ocampo, Jose M. and Marquez, Wimer G. Senior High Conceptual Math & Beyond,
Statistics and Probability. Brilliant Creations Publishing Inc., (2016).

Websites:
http://davidmlane.com/hyperstat/z_table.html

https://www.khanacademy.org/

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