On an Exam with a Mean of μ = 70

question 36

Multiple Choice

On an exam with a mean of μ = 70, you have a score of X = 65.Which of the following values for the standard deviation would give you the highest position within the class?

• A)σ = 1
• B)σ = 5
• C)σ = 10
• D)cannot determine from the information given

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