The mean score of a college entrance test is 519 the standar
The mean score of a college entrance test is 519; the standard deviation is 75. The scores are normally distributed. What percent of the students scored below 323?
| About 0.09% | |
| About 0.45% | |
| About 0.27% | |
| About 0.36% |
Solution
So the percent of the students scored below 323 is
P(X<323) = P((X-mean)/s <(323-519)/75)
=P(Z<-2.61) = 0.0045 (from standard normal table)
i.e. 0.45%
Answer: About 0.45%
