Given That Z Is a Standard Normal Random Variable, What

question 53

Multiple Choice

Given that z is a standard normal random variable, what is the value of z if the area between -z and z is 0.7243?

• A) 3.09
• B) 2.09
• C) 0.09
• D) 1.09

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