(b) The weight, in grams, of red beans in a can is normally distributed with mean u and standard deviation 7.6. Given that 5% of cans contains less than 200g, determine; (i) The value of u. (ii) The percentage of cans that contains more than 225 g of beans.

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The weight, in grams, of red beans in a can is normally distributed with
mean u and standard deviation 7.6. Given that 5% of cans contains less
than 200g, determine;
(b)
(i)
The value of u.
(ii)
The percentage of cans that contains more than 225 g of beans.
Transcribed Image Text:The weight, in grams, of red beans in a can is normally distributed with mean u and standard deviation 7.6. Given that 5% of cans contains less than 200g, determine; (b) (i) The value of u. (ii) The percentage of cans that contains more than 225 g of beans.
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