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Assume that adults have IQ scores that are normally distributed with a mean of 100 and a standard deviation of 15.

Find the probability that a randomly selected adult has an IQ between 110 and 120
(referred to as bright normal)

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Assume that adults have IQ scores that are normally distributed with a mean of 100 and a standard deviation of 15.

Find the probability that a randomly selected adult has an IQ between 110 and 120
(referred to as bright normal)

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