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1A. For a normal distribution that has a mean of 100, and a standard deviation of 8, determine the Z-score for each of the following X values

X = 108 Z=

X = 112 Z =

X = 98 Z =

X = 70 Z =

X = 124 Z =

1B. Use the information in 1 A. to determine the area or probability of the following p(x > 108)

p(x < 98)

p(92 < x < 108)

p(84 < x < 116)

p(x < 84)

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Now z=(x-mean)/sd
X = 108 Z=(108-100)/8=1
X = 112 Z =(112-100)/8=1.5
X = 98 Z ...

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