In Mary's First Math Test She Scored 87

question 52

Essay

In Mary's first math test she scored 87%. The mean and standard deviation for the class were 71% and 18% respectively. In her second math test, Mary scored 66%. The mean and standard deviation for the class were 53% and 14% respectively. In which test did Mary do better relative to the rest of the class? Explain your reasoning. (Hint: find the z-scores corresponding to her two test scores.)

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