Hawkes Learning Question 21 of 25 Step 1 of 1 01:07:15 The average amount of precipitation in Dallas, Texas during the month of April is 3.2 inches. Assume that a normal distribution applies and that the standard deviation is 0.9 inches. A month is classified as extremely wet if the amount of rainfall is in the upper 5% for that month. How much precipitation must fall in April for it to be classified as extremely wet? Round your answer to 2 decimal places Answer How to enter your answer (opens in new window) 1 Point Tables Keypad Keyboard Shortcuts inches Prev Next
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2 inches - Standard deviation ($\sigma$) = 0.9 inches - A month is classified as extremely wet if the amount of rainfall is in the upper 5% for that month. We need to find the amount of precipitation (X) that corresponds to the upper 5% of the normal distribution. Show more…
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