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IQ test scores are standardized to produce a normaldistribution with a mean of 100 and a standarddeviation of 15. Find the proportion of the popula-tion in each of the following IQ categories.Gartea. Average or normal intelligence: IQ from 90 to 109

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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

The mean, µ = 100

The standard deviation, σ = 15

At X = 90, the z-score is calculated below


\begin{gathered} z=(X-\mu)/(\sigma) \\ \\ z=(90-100)/(15) \\ \\ z=-(10)/(15) \\ \\ z=-0.67 \end{gathered}

At X = 109


\begin{gathered} z=(109-90)/(15) \\ \\ z=(19)/(15) \\ \\ z=1.27 \end{gathered}

P(90 < X < 109) = P(-0.67 < z < 1.27)

From the standard normal

P(-0.67

The proportion of the population with IQ from 90 to 109 = 0.64653 x 100% = 64.65%

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