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Applications with Standard Normal Distribution

Question 1 • Fall 24 GMS Advanced Algebra: Concepts and Connections A

The heights of a certain type of tree are approximately normally distributed with a mean height = 5 ft and a standard deviation = 0.4 ft. Which statement must be true?

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A
A tree with a height of 5.4 ft is 1 standard deviation below the mean.
B
A tree with a height of 4.6 ft is 1 standard deviation above the mean.
C
A tree with a height of 5.8 ft is 2.5 standard deviations above the mean.
D
A tree with a height of 6.2 ft is 3 standard deviations above the mean.
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