Assume that the readings at freezing on a batch of thermometers are normally distributed with a mean of 0°C and a standard deviation of 1.00°C. A single thermometer is randomly selected and tested. Find Pag, the 86-percentile. This is the temperature reading separating the bottom 86% from the top 14%. Pg6 PC

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Assume that the readings at freezing on a batch of thermometers are normally distributed with a
mean of 0°C and a standard deviation of 1.00°C. A single thermometer is randomly selected and
tested. Find Pg, the 86-percentile. This is the temperature reading separating the bottom 86% from
the top 14%.
Pa6 =
Enter an integer or decimal number, accurate to at least 3 decimal places [more.]
(Round answer to three decimal places)
Transcribed Image Text:Assume that the readings at freezing on a batch of thermometers are normally distributed with a mean of 0°C and a standard deviation of 1.00°C. A single thermometer is randomly selected and tested. Find Pg, the 86-percentile. This is the temperature reading separating the bottom 86% from the top 14%. Pa6 = Enter an integer or decimal number, accurate to at least 3 decimal places [more.] (Round answer to three decimal places)
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