What is the Probability of Rejecting the Mean of 130 at the 1% Level?

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Homework Statement


Having trouble understanding the question, which is...
voltage specified to be 130
Sample of 20 readings gives sample mean of 128.25
Also given s.d.=3.

"It is important that the voltage not be allowed to drop below 128 volts. What is the probability of rejecting mean of 130 at the 1% level if in fact the mean is 128?


Homework Equations


this is part c, already tested the hypothesis regarding the true mean and found the critical value for 1%.


The Attempt at a Solution


I think this involves bayesian methods but the language (grammar) of the question confuses me, if someone could restate it that would be great.
 
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