Answer:
The bottom 3 is separated by weight 7.8896 g and the top 3 is separated by weight 8.1904 g.
Step-by-step explanation:
We are given that
Mean, 
Standard deviation, 
We have to find the two weights that separate the top 3% and the bottom 3%.
Let x be the weight of machine components


=0.03
From z- table we get

Therefore, we get







Hence, the bottom 3 is separated by weight 7.8896 g and the top 3 is separated by weight 8.1904 g.
2 1/2 + 2 3/5 =
2 5/10 + 2 6/10=
4 11/10 = 5 1/10
5 1/10 - 5 = 1/10
1/10 lb left over
D, there is no division property of equality
Factor out the "x" and you'll have: