The Net Profit from a Certain Investment Is Normally Distributed

question 37

Multiple Choice

The net profit from a certain investment is normally distributed with a mean of $2,500 and a standard deviation of $1,000.The probability that the investor's net gain will be at least $2,000 is most closely reflected by _____________.

• A)0.0000
• B)0.3413
• C)0.6915
• D)0.0500
• E)0.5000

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Definitions:

Intensity

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Physiological Change

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The release of adrenaline (epinephrine) from the adrenal glands, which triggers the body's fight-or-flight response.

Sympathetic Nervous System

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