Problem:
Please solve the following questions:
Question 1: Given the following set of sample statistics for average daily gain in a group of beef cattle:
Mean = 2.61 lbs/day
S.D. = .49 lbs/day
Question 2: What is the probability that an individual animal will have an average daily gain between 1.14 lbs/day and 4.08 lbs/day?
(a) .50 (b) .68 (c) .95 (d) .99
Question 3: 68% of the individuals in the population will have an average daily gain:
(a) Greater than 2.61 lbs/day
(b) Between 2.12 lbs/day and 3.10 lbs/day
(c) Between 1.63 lbs/day and 3.59 lbs/day
(d) Less than 3.10 lbs/day
Question 4: Individuals that have an average daily gain of 3.59 lbs/day or greater make up what percent of the population?
(a) 5 (b) 2.5 (c) 1 (d) .5
Question 5: What is the selection differential in lbs/day if the top .5% of population is selected for breeding?
(a) 2.61 lbs/day (b) .49 lbs/day (c) .98 lbs/day (d) 1.47 lbs/day
Please explain how you got the answers!!!!!