Scores on the SAT form a normal distribution with a mean score of 500 and a standard deviation of 100. a. What is the minimum score necessary to be in the top 15% of the SAT distribution b. Find the range of scores that defines the middle 80% of the distribution of SAT scores.

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2. Scores on the SAT form a normal distribution with a mean score of 500 and a standard
deviation of 100.
a. What is the minimum score necessary to be in the top 15% of the SAT distribution
b. Find the range of scores that defines the middle 80% of the distribution of SAT scores.
Transcribed Image Text:2. Scores on the SAT form a normal distribution with a mean score of 500 and a standard deviation of 100. a. What is the minimum score necessary to be in the top 15% of the SAT distribution b. Find the range of scores that defines the middle 80% of the distribution of SAT scores.
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