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Solving Problems
Involving the Normal
Random Variable
Objectives
1. 0.5
2. less than one standard deviation below the mean
3. more than two standard deviations above the mean
Warm Up!
Example:
The graph below represents the normal curve where 𝜇 is the
mean and 𝜎 is the standard deviation.
Learn about It!
To find the area of the region, add the given areas below.
Thus, there are 𝟖𝟏. 𝟖𝟓% of the students who are between
119.1 kg and 159.3 kg.
Try It!
The problem asks for the percent of 90 days that the price
was above ₱62.9. Thus, shade the area from 62.9 and above.
Try It!
To find the area of the region, subtract the given area below
from 0.5.
Thus, there are 𝟏𝟓. 𝟖𝟕% of 90 days that the price was above
₱62.9.
Let’s Practice!
Individual Practice:
Individual Practice:
Carlo saves money every day for 60 days. His savings are
normally distributed with a mean of ₱34.8 and a standard
deviation of 8.2. How many days was he able to save money
less than ₱43?
Key Points