A Random Variable X Is Normally Distributed with = 60 $$X = 72 ; \sigma = 3$$

question 45

Multiple Choice

A random variable X is normally distributed with = 60. Convert the value of X to a z-score, if the standard deviation is
as given.
- $$X = 72 ; \sigma = 3$$

• A) 4
• B) 12
• C) 5
• D) 3

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