Answer:
The sample size is [tex]n = 87[/tex]
Step-by-step explanation:
From the question we are told that
The standard deviation is [tex]\sigma = 0.04 \ inches[/tex]
The precision is [tex]d = \pm 0.005 \ inches[/tex]
The confidence level is [tex]C =[/tex]98%
Generally the sample size is mathematically represented as
[tex]n = \frac{ Z_{\frac{\alpha }{2} } ^2* \alpha^2 }{d^2}[/tex]
Where [tex]\alpha[/tex] is the level of significance which is mathematically evaluated as
[tex]\alpha = 100 - 98[/tex]
[tex]\alpha = 2[/tex]%
[tex]\alpha = 0.02[/tex]
and [tex]Z_{\frac{\alpha }{2} }[/tex] is the critical value of [tex]\alpha[/tex] which is obtained from the normal distribution table as 2.326
substituting values
[tex]n = \frac{2.326 ^2* 0.02^2 }{0.005^2}[/tex]
[tex]n = 87[/tex]
