Answer: Choice A.) 88.2 < μ < 93.0
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Explanation:
We have this given info:
- n = 92 = sample size
- xbar = 90.6 = sample mean
- sigma = 8.9 = population standard deviation
- C = 99% = confidence level
Because n > 30 and because we know sigma, this allows us to use the Z distribution (aka standard normal distribution).
At 99% confidence, the z critical value is roughly z = 2.576; use a reference sheet, table, or calculator to determine this.
The lower bound of the confidence interval (L) is roughly
L = xbar - z*sigma/sqrt(n)
L = 90.6 - 2.576*8.9/sqrt(92)
L = 88.209757568781
L = 88.2
The upper bound (U) of this confidence interval is roughly
U = xbar + z*sigma/sqrt(n)
U = 90.6 + 2.576*8.9/sqrt(92)
U = 92.990242431219
U = 93.0
Therefore, the confidence interval in the format (L, U) is approximately (88.2, 93.0)
When converted to L < μ < U format, then we get approximately 88.2 < μ < 93.0 which shows that the final answer is choice A.
We're 99% confident that the population mean mu is somewhere between 88.2 and 93.0
