A Random Variable, X, Has a Normal Distribution with μ

question 82

Multiple Choice

A random variable, x, has a normal distribution with μ = 13.6 and σ = 2.90. Determine a value, x0, so that P(μ - x0 ≤ x ≤ μ + x0) = 0.95.

• A) 7.916
• B) 4.535
• C) 3.178
• D) 9.425

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