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A-LevelMathematicsProbability and statistics9709/52 · May/June 2024 · Q36 Marks

The weights of oranges can be modelled by a normal distribution with mean 131 grams and standard deviation 54 grams. Oranges are classified as small, medium or large. A large orange weighs at least 184 grams and 20% of oranges are classified as small.

  1. (a)Find the percentage of oranges that are classified as large.[3]
  2. (b)Find the greatest possible weight of a small orange.[3]

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2024). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

  1. [M1] Use of standardisation formula with 184, 131 and 54, no continuity correction. Condone use of σ², √σ.
  2. [M1] Calculating the appropriate probability area (leading to their final answer).
  3. [A1] AWRT
  4. [B1] -0.842 ≤ z ≤ -0.8415 or 0.8415 ≤ z ≤ 0.842 seen.
  5. [M1] Use of the standardisation formula with 131, 54, w and a z-value (not 0.2, 0.8, 0.158, 0.508[0], 0.492[0], 0.7881, 0.2119, 0.5593, 0.4407).
  6. [A1] 85.5 ≤ p ≤ 85.6 Signs must be consistent to create a positive answer.

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Topic
Probability and statistics, A-Level Mathematics (syllabus 9709). Structured question, 6 marks.
Source
A-Level Mathematics, May/June 2024 Paper 5 Variant 2, question 3.

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