Math Problem Statement
A manufacturer knows that their items have a normally distributed lifespan, with a mean of 12.4 years, and standard deviation of 2.1 years. If 25 items are picked at random, 10% of the time their mean life will be less than how many years? Round to one decimal place.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Statistics
Normal Distribution
Sampling Distributions
Formulas
Standard Error of the Mean (SEM)
Z-score calculation
Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Advanced High School / College
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