The mean score was 72%. The standard deviation was 7%. Based on this information, what is the best approximation for the number of students who scored 80% or better?

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Assuming scores (denoted by the random variable [tex]X[/tex]) are normally distributed, we can say

[tex]\mathbb P(X\ge80)=\mathbb P\left(\dfrac{X-72}7\ge\dfrac{80-72}7\right)\approx\mathbb P(Z\ge1.143)\approx0.1265[/tex]

where [tex]Z[/tex] has the standard normal distribution. So if there are [tex]n[/tex] students, we can expect approximately 12.65% of them to have a score of at least 80%.

Answer:

Option B. 159, is the correct answer

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