Solve the Problem

question 140

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem. Round your answer to two decimal places.
-Scores on a test are normally distributed with a mean of 86 and a standard deviation of 10. What is the standard score for an exam score of 79 ?

• A)-0.8
• B)-0.7
• C)-1.43
• D)0.8

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