If Z Is a Standard Normal Random Variable, the Area

question 145

Multiple Choice

If z is a standard normal random variable, the area between z = 0.0 and z = 1.25 compared to the area between z = 1.25 and z = 2.5 will be:

• A) larger
• B) smaller
• C) the same
• D) zero
• E) There is not enough information to answer this question.

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