The Monthly Earnings of Computer Programmers Are Normally Distributed with a Mean

question 94

Short Answer

The monthly earnings of computer programmers are normally distributed with a mean of $4,000. If only 1.7 percent of programmers have monthly incomes of less than $2,834, what is the value of the standard deviation of the monthly earnings of the computer programmers?

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Definitions:

Limbic System

The limbic system is a complex set of brain structures located on both sides of the thalamus, directly beneath the cerebrum, involved in various functions including emotions, behaviors, motivation, long-term memory, and olfaction.

Hippocampus

An area in the brain linked with the creation, structuring, and preservation of memories.

Explicit Memories

Recollections involving facts and events that one is able to bring back into conscious thought.

Body Movement

Physical motions carried out by the skeletal and muscular system, enabling posture and locomotion.