(b) P(x ≤ 130)   (c) P(x < 130) (Hint: x < 130 is the same as x ≤ 129.)

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Let x denote the IQ of an individual selected at random from a certain population. The value of x must be a whole number. Suppose that the distribution of x can be approximated by a normal distribution with mean value 100 and standard deviation 15. Approximate the following probabilities.

(b)
P(x ≤ 130)
 
(c)
P(x < 130) (Hint: x < 130 is the same as x ≤ 129.)
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