The mean score for a test is 87 with a standard deviation of 12.  Assuming a normal distribution for the scores. Answer the following questions.   What is the probability that a student selected at random scored between 70 and 87? If the bottom 30% of the students failed the exam, what was the passing score?

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The mean score for a test is 87 with a standard deviation of 12.  Assuming a normal distribution for the scores. Answer the following questions.

 

What is the probability that a student selected at random scored between 70 and 87?

If the bottom 30% of the students failed the exam, what was the passing score?

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Given,mean(μ)=87standard deviation(σ)=12

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