The Scores from a State Standardized Test Have a Mean

question 4

Multiple Choice

The scores from a state standardized test have a mean of 80 and a standard deviation of 10. The distribution ofthe scores is roughly bell shaped. Use the Empirical Rule to find the percentage of scores that lie between 60and 80.

• A) 47.5%
• B) 68%
• C) 34%
• D) 95%

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