3) The tensile strength of a metal part is normally distributed with mean 4o lb and standard deviation 5 lb. If 50,000 parts are produced, how many would you expect to fail to meet a minimum specification limit of 35 lb tensile strength? How many would have a tensile strength in excess of 48 lb?

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3) The tensile strength of a metal part is normally
distributed with mean 40 lb and standard
deviation 5 lb. If 50,000 parts are produced, how
many would you expect to fail to meet a minimum
specification limit of 35 lb tensile strength? How
many would have a tensile strength in excess of
48 lb?
Transcribed Image Text:3) The tensile strength of a metal part is normally distributed with mean 40 lb and standard deviation 5 lb. If 50,000 parts are produced, how many would you expect to fail to meet a minimum specification limit of 35 lb tensile strength? How many would have a tensile strength in excess of 48 lb?
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