2013 A-level H1 Mathematics (8864) Question 10 Suggested Solutions

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(i)

$H_0: \mu = 12$

$H_1: \mu \ne 12$

Under $H_0, \bar{X} ~\sim~ \mathrm{N} (12, \frac{0.8^{2}}{20})$

For $H_0$ to be not rejected at 5% level of significance, then

$-1.95996 < \frac{m-12}{0.8/ \sqrt{20}} < 1.95996$

$\therefore, \{m \in \mathbb{R} |11.6 < m < 12.4\}$

(ii)

$H_0: \mu = 12$

$H_1: \mu < 12$

Under $H_0, \bar{X} ~\sim~ \mathrm{N} (12, \frac{0.8^{2}}{40})$

From the graphing calculator, p-value $= 0.02405 < 0.05$ , we reject $H_0$ .

Thus, there is sufficient evidence at 5% level of significant to conclude that the mean salt content has been reduced.

KS Comments

Read carefully that it is two-tailed and perform the test. Bare in mind to leave answers in set notation.

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