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A set of data is normally distributed with a mean of 500 and a standard deviation of 100.

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1. What would be the standard score for a score of 433?
2. What percentage of scores are between 500 and 433?
3. What would be the percentile rank for a score of 433?

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In an attached Word document, this solution provides a step by step method for computing the standard score for normal data. The required equations, along with two distribution figures are included within the solution.

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