superwolf
Feb24-09, 06:52 PM
A soft-drink machine discharges an average of 200 ml per cup, with a standard deviation of 15 ml. What is the probability that a cup contains between 191 and 209 ml?
Attempt:
Z_1 = \frac{190.5-200}{15} = -0.63
Z_2 = \frac{209.5-200}{15} = 0.63
The table in my book "Areas under the normal curve", gives P = 0.7357-0.2643 = 0.4714
Correct answer (according to the same book): 0.4514
Are my continuity corrections wrong?
Attempt:
Z_1 = \frac{190.5-200}{15} = -0.63
Z_2 = \frac{209.5-200}{15} = 0.63
The table in my book "Areas under the normal curve", gives P = 0.7357-0.2643 = 0.4714
Correct answer (according to the same book): 0.4514
Are my continuity corrections wrong?