Suppose a Random Variable X Is Best Described by a Normal

question 32

Multiple Choice

Suppose a random variable x is best described by a normal distribution with μ = 60 and σ = 12. Find the z-score that corresponds to the value x = 60.

• A) 0
• B) 1
• C) 12
• D) 5

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