The weight of laboratory butterflies follows a Normal distribution, with a mean of 50 grams and a standard deviation of 3 grams. What percentage of the butterflies weigh between 47 grams and 53 grams?

1.) 99.7%
2.) 95%
3.) 68%
4.) 47.5%
5.) 34%

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A Z-score helps us to understand how far is the data from the mean. The correct option is C.

What is Z-score?

A Z-score helps us to understand how far is the data from the mean. It is a measure of how many times the data is above or below the mean. It is given by the formula,

[tex]Z = \dfrac{X- \mu}{\sigma}[/tex]

Where Z is the Z-score,

X is the data point,

μ is the mean and σ is the standard variable.

The Percentage of butterflies that weights 53 gram and below,

P(X≤53) = P[ Z ≤ (53 - 50)/3}

             = P(Z ≤ 1)

             = 0.8413

The Percentage of butterflies that weights 47 gram and below,

P(X≤47) = P[ Z ≤ (47- 50)/3}

             = P(Z ≤ -1)

             = 0.1587

Now, the percentage of the butterflies weigh between 47 grams and 53 grams is,

P(53 ≤ x ≤ 47) = P(X≤53) - P(X≤47)

= 0.8413 - 0.1587

= 0.6826

= 68%

Hence, the correct option is C.

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