Using the Standard Normal Distribution Tables, the Area Under the Standard

question 25

Multiple Choice

Using the standard Normal distribution tables, the area under the standard Normal curve corresponding to Z > -1.62 is:

• A)0.0044.
• B)0.0526.
• C)0.9474.
• D)0.9956.

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