Question

The mean weight of the domesticated house cat is 9.2 pounds with a standard deviation of 3.4 pounds. If a cat has a z-score of -1.3 for its weight, how much does it weigh? Write your answer as a complete sentence.

Answer 1

4.78 pounds

Explanation:

We solve the above question using z score formula

z = (x-μ)/σ, where

x is the raw score

μ is the population mean = 9.2 pound

σ is the population standard deviation = 3.4 pounds

z = 1.3

We are to find x

Hence,

-1.3 = x - 9.2/3.4

Cross Multiply

-1.3 × 3.4 = x - 9.2

-4.42 = x - 9.2

x = -4.42 + 9.2

x = 4.78 pounds.

Therefore the weight of the cat is 4.78 pounds