Answer:
97.35%
Step-by-step explanation:
Empirical rule formula states:
95% of data falls within 2 standard deviations from the mean - between μ – 2σ and μ + 2σ .
99.7% of data falls within 3 standard deviations from the mean - between μ - 3σ and μ + 3σ .
From the question, we have the mean of :
Mean of 56 and a standard deviation of 10.
For 36
36 = μ - xσ
36 = 56 - 10x
56 - 36 = 10x
20 = 10x
x = 20/10
x = 2
Hence, the data falls within 2 standard deviation of the mean
Hence, since it is one side,
= 95%
= 47.5%
For 86
86 = μ - xσ
86 = 56 - 10x
56 - 86 = 10x
-30 = 10x
x = -30/10
x = -3
Hence, the data falls within 3 standard deviation of the mean
Hence, since it is 99.7% one side,
= 99.7%
= 49.85%
Hence, we add up
= 47.5% + 49.85%
= 97.35%
The approximate percentage of 1-mile long roadways with potholes numbering between 36 and 86 is 97.35%
