Suppose That, for a Certain Exam, a Teacher Grades on a Curve

question 4

Multiple Choice

Suppose that, for a certain exam, a teacher grades on a curve. It is known that the mean is 50 and the standard deviation is 6. There are 60 students in the class. How many students should receive a C? ​ ​

• A) 43
• B) 35
• C) 37
• D) 21
• E) 41

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Definitions:

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