University of San Jose- Recoletos

Senior High School Department

THIRD QUARTERLY EXAMINATION

Statistics and Probability
A.Y. 2020-2021

Name: __________________________________ Teacher: ____________________________

Year &Section: __________________________ Date: _______________________________

LEARNING COMPETENCY
LC 1.  Illustrates a random variable (discrete and continuous).
LC 2. Distinguishes between a discrete and a continuous random variable.
LC 3. Finds the possible values of a random variable.
LC 4. Identifies regions under the normal curve corresponding to different standard normal
values.

KNOWLEDGE
Test I. Read, understand and answer the questions below. Choose the best answer.

1. Which of the random variables below is/are continuous?

I. The number of persons in a family.
II. The amount of soda in an ounce.
III. A student enrolled in USJ-R.
IV. Weight of the employees in the call center company.
V. Water temperatures of rivers in the Philippines on a given day.
a. I only
b. I and III
c. II, IV, and V
d. I only
e. All of the above.
2. The result of a regional aptitude test in Mathematics is normally distributed with μ=72and
σ =10. If a particular student got a score of 83, what is its corresponding z-score?
a. 1.1
b. 1.01
c. 0.3665
d. 0.11
3. The following are discrete random variables EXCEPT:
a. Papers used every exam
b. The number of babies born in a hospital per day
c. The temperature of the air conditioner
d. Number of applications installed in your classmate’s phone
4. In a population of high school students’ Trigonometry scores, the mean is 64 and the standard
deviation is six. Find the z-value that corresponds to x=80 ?
a. 2667
b. 26.667
c. 2.667
d. 0.2667
5. Justine’s score in geometry exam is 40. If it is given that the μ=42 and σ =7, what is his
corresponding z- score?
a. -28.57
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 b. -0.2857
c. 0.2857
d. 28.57
6. Determine the level of measurement of the random variables below.
I. The amount of soda in an ounce.
II. Weight of the employees in the call center company.
III. The height of the randomly selected basketball players in PBA.
a. Nominal
b. Interval
c. Ordinal
d. Ratio
7. The number of people who prefers to eat pizza over fries is an example of what type of random
variable?
a. Discrete
b. Continuous
c. Cannot be determined
d. Both discrete and continuous.
8. Determine the level of measurement in the given example below.
The educational level with possible values of high school, undergraduate degree, and graduate
degree.
a. Ratio
b. Ordinal
c. Interval
d. Nominal
9. Ricky’s score in his Statistics exam is normally distributed with an average of 80 and a
standard deviation of 6. What will be the corresponding z-score if Ricky’s raw score is 75?
a. -0.8333
b. 0.2967
c. 0.8333
d. 29.67

PROCESS
Test II. Read, understand, and answer the questions below. Choose the best answer.

1. Three cards are drawn from a deck , one at a time without replacement. Let X =be the number
of times a king of color red is drawn. What are the possible values of X?
a. X = {0, 1, 2}
b. X = {1, 2}
c. X = {0, 1, 2, 3}
d. X = {2}
2. Based on the examples below, which of the following is/are example/s of a continuous random
variable?
I. The number of arrivals at an emergency room between midnight and 6:00 am
II. The exact mass of a randomly selected newborn baby.
III. A random person’s height.
IV. Age (in years) of a randomly selected SSC student.
a. I, III
b. II, III, IV
c. II, III
d. I, IV
3. In your Statistics and Probability Performance Task, you listed down the possible random

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 variables you can use: number of students who shop online, people inside a cinema, number of
COVID-19 positive cases in Cebu City. These are examples of:
a. Discrete random variable
b. Continuous random variable
c. Cannot be determined data is insufficient.
d. Both discrete and continuous random variable.
4. A die is rolled once. If X denotes the even number, what are the possible values of X?
a. X = {0,1,}
b. X = {0,1,2,}
c. X = {0,1,2,3}
d. X = {0,1,2,3,4,5}
5. You are applying for a part-time job as a Graphic Designer. You think you have a 50/50 chance
of getting the job you applied for because the other applicant is also very qualified. Solve the
possible values of a random variable if the other applicant is hired.
a. X={1}
b. x={0}
c. X={0.1}
d. x={0,1}
6. You are applying for a part-time job as a Graphic Designer. You think you have a 50/50 chance
of getting the job you applied for because the other applicant is also very qualified. Solve the
possible values of a random variable if you are hired because you are more qualified.
a. X={0,1}
b. x={0.1}
c. X={0,}
d. x={1}

7. During the recent Reading Achievement Exam, it is found out that the students need to
improve on their reading skill. Mr. Melendez, the school district supervisor, decided to
implement a reading program that will be administered to the bottom 5% of the students in
the district. Assume that the variable is normally distributed, if the mean score for the students
in the district is 122.6 and the standard deviation is 18. What is the cut-off score for the
students? (Choose the closest value)
a. The cutoff score is 45.
b. The cutoff score is 53.
c. The cutoff score is 90.
d. The cutoff score is 93.
8. During the recent Reading Achievement Exam, it is found out that the students need to
improve on their reading skill. Mr. Melendez, the school district supervisor, decided to
implement a reading program that will be administered to the bottom 5% of the students in
the district. Assume that the variable is normally distributed, if the mean score for the students
in the district is 122.6 and the standard deviation is 18. If Michael’s score is 110 will he be
included in the said reading program? (Choose the closest value)
e. Yes, because his score is higher than the cutoff score.
f. No, because his score is higher than the cutoff score.
g. Yes, because his score is lower than the cutoff score.
h. No, because his score is lower than the cutoff score.
9. The weekly number of checks cleared by a commercial bank is normally distributed with a
mean of 10,353 and a standard deviation of 957. In what proportion of weeks will the bank
have to clear less than 7,762? (Choose the closest value)
a. 0.0034
b. 0.34
c. 3.39
d. 34
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 10. A Complete Blood Count (CBC) is a commonly performed test to determine the White Blood
Cells (WBC) count. WBC counts are approximately normally distributed in healthy people with
a mean of 7,360 WBC per microliter and a standard deviation of 1,090. What proportion of
subjects has WBC counts between 7,000 and 9,000? (Choose the closest value)
a. 0.5632
b. 5.632
c. 56.32
d. 5632
11. A Complete Blood Count (CBC) is a commonly performed test to determine the White Blood
Cells (WBC) count. WBC counts are approximately normally distributed in healthy people with
a mean of 7,360 WBC per microliter and a standard deviation of 1,090. What proportion of
subjects has WBC counts exceeding 9,130? (Choose the closest value)
a. 0.0522
b. 5.22
c. 52.20
d. 562
12. The time required for Peter to install a new jeepney engine is normally distributed with a
mean of 6.5 hours and a standard deviation of 0.75 hours. What is the probability that the next
installation takes over 7.2 hours? (Choose the closest value)
a. 0.1753%
b. 1.7532%
c. 17%
d. 17.5%

UNDERSTANDING

1. You are applying for a part-time job as a Graphic Designer. You think you have a 50/50 chance
of getting the job you applied for because the other applicant is also very qualified. Formulate a
statement that illustrates a random variable.
a. You can get the job you applied for because you are more qualified.
b. You cannot get the job you applied for because the other applicant is very qualified.
c. Your chance of getting the job you applied for.
d. You are applying for a part-time job as a Graphic Designer.
2. Test scores for the Science High School in Cebu City are normally distributed with a mean of 92
and a standard deviation of 13. To qualify, the candidate must score in the top 10%. If the
candidate’s score is 120, will he/ she be qualified? (Choose the closest value)
a. Yes, in order to qualify the candidate must score at least 109 or higher.
b. Yes, in order to qualify the candidate must score at least 100 or higher.
c. No, in order to qualify the candidate must score at least 123 or higher.
d. No, in order to qualify the candidate must score at least 125 or higher.
3. In comparing two scores, it must be converted to a z-score in order to determine who has the
higher z-score within a normal probability distribution. The higher the z-score means the
better the score. Suppose Alex takes the National Achievement Test (NAT) and his twin sister
Toni takes the Regional Achievement test (RAT). Alex’s NAT math score is 68, and Toni’s RAT
math score is 27. NAT math score in the country is normally distributed with a mean of 50 and
a standard deviation of 10. RAT math in the region is normally distributed, with a mean of 18
and a standard deviation of 6. Assuming that both tests measure the same kind of ability,
compare the score of Toni and Alex in terms of standardized scores? (Choose the closest
value)
a. Toni has a z-score of 1.5 while Alex has a z-score of 1.8.
b. Toni has a z-score of 1.8 while Alex has a z-score of 1.5.
c. Toni’s score is 27 while Alex’s score is 68.
d. Toni’s score is 68 while Alex’s score is 27.
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4. In comparing two scores, it must be converted to a z-score in order to determine who has the
higher z-score within a normal probability distribution. The higher the z-score means the better the
score. Suppose Alex takes the National Achievement Test (NAT) and his twin sister Toni takes the
Regional Achievement test (RAT). Alex’s NAT math score is 68, and Toni’s RAT math score is 27. NAT
math score in the country is normally distributed with a mean of 50 and a standard deviation of 10.
RAT math in the region is normally distributed, with a mean of 18 and a standard deviation of 6.
Assuming that both tests measure the same kind of ability, , who performed better?
e. Toni performed well with a z-score of 1.5 compared to Alex.
f. Alex performed well with a z-score of 1.5 compared to Toni.
g. Toni performed well with a z-score of 1.8 compared to Alex.
h. Alex performed well with a z-score of 1.8 compared to Toni

5. Mark would like to enroll in an Engineering program, but in order for him to qualify in the
said program, he must score in the top 25% on a mental ability test. Suppose the test scores
are normally distributed with a mean of 200 and a standard deviation of 24. If Mark’s score in
the qualifying exam is 210, will he be accepted into the engineering program? (Choose the
closest value)
a. No, a score of 216 should be used as a cut-off. Any applicant scoring 216 or higher qualifies
for the engineering program.
b. No, a score of 213 should be used as a cut-off. Any applicant scoring 213 or higher qualifies
for the engineering program.
c. Yes, a score of 210 should be used as a cut-off. Any applicant scoring 210 or higher qualifies
for the engineering program.
d. Yes, a score of 200 should be used as a cut-off. Any applicant scoring 200 or higher qualifies
for the engineering program.
6. Mark would like to enroll in an Engineering program, but in order for him to qualify in the
said program, he must score in the top 25% on a mental ability test. Suppose the test scores
are normally distributed with a mean of 200 and a standard deviation of 24. If Mark’s score in
the qualifying exam is 225, will he be accepted into the engineering program? (Choose the
closest value)
a. No, a score of 216 should be used as a cut-off. Any applicant scoring 216 or higher
qualifies for the engineering program.
b. No, a score of 213 should be used as a cut-off. Any applicant scoring 213 or higher
qualifies for the engineering program.
c. Yes, a score of 216 should be used as a cut-off. Any applicant scoring 216 or higher
qualifies for the engineering program.
d. Yes, a score of 230 should be used as a cut-off. Any applicant scoring 230 or higher
qualifies for the engineering program.

7. You are applying for a part-time job as a Graphic Designer. You think you have a 50/50
chance of getting the job you applied for because the other applicant is also very qualified.
Modify the above statement to illustrate a random variable.
a. You are applying for a part-time job as a Graphic Designer. What is the chance of getting
the job you applied for?
b. You are applying for a part-time job as a Graphic Designer. You think you have a 50/50
chance of getting the job you applied for because you are the most qualified.
c. You are applying for a part-time job as a Graphic Designer. You think the other
applicant is hired because he is very qualified.
d. You are applying for a part-time job as a Graphic Designer. You think you have a 50
percent chance of getting the job you applied for because the other applicant is also
very qualified.
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 8. You went out to study with your classmates. While studying, you asked your classmate to
give an example of a continuous random variable. Her example was “the distance from your
house to school”. Is it correct?
a. Cannot be determined
b. No, because the distance is countable.
c. Yes, because the distance is an example of a continuous random variable which pertains to
the process of measurement with corresponding units
d. Maybe
9. The average jail population in the Cebu Detention and Rehabilitation in Cebu city is 36,295.
If the distribution is normal and the standard deviation is 3,760, find the probability that on a
randomly selected day, the jail population is greater than 40, 145. ( Choose the closest value)
a. There is 5.1293% that on a randomly selected day the jail population is greater than 40,
145.
b. There is 15.29% that on a randomly selected day the jail population is greater than 40,
145.
c. There is 51.29% that on a randomly selected day the jail population is greater than 40,
145.
d. There is 84.71% that on a randomly selected day the jail population is greater than 40,
145.

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