The weight of a product is normally distributed with a mean of 4 ounces and a variance of .25 squared ounces. The company wants to classify the unit as a scrap in a maximum of 1 percent of the units if the weight is below a desired value. Determine the desired weight such that no more than 1 percent of the units are below it.
A) 3.360
B) 3.680
C) 2.835
D) 3.418

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X = μ − Z σ = 4 − (2.33)= 2.835 ounces

The Weight of a Product Is Normally Distributed with a Mean