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Transcribed Image Text:Given: A random variable, X, that is normally distributed with a mean of 5.3 days and a standard
deviation of 2.1 days.
a. What is the median value of X?
b. What is z-score for X = 10?
c. What is the probability X assumes values less than 5.3?
d. What is the probability X assumes values greater than 6?
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