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Let μ = 160 and σ = 16. find the z-score for the score, x = 150.

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Put the given values in the formula

z=(x-\mu)/(\sigma)
and evaluate.
z = (150 -160)/16 = -10/16
z = -5/8

The z-score for the score x=150 is -5/8 = -0.625.
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