2. Fill in the blanks: A standardized variable always has a mean of O and a standard deviation of The probability is 0.667 that the favorite in a horse race will finish in the money (first, second, or third place). In 500 horse races, roughly how many times will the favorite finish in the money?

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Fill in the blanks: A standardized variable always has a mean of
and a standard
deviation of
The probability is 0.667 that the favorite in a horse race will finish in the money (first, second, or
third place). In 500 horse races, roughly how many times will the favorite finish in the money?
Transcribed Image Text:2. Fill in the blanks: A standardized variable always has a mean of and a standard deviation of The probability is 0.667 that the favorite in a horse race will finish in the money (first, second, or third place). In 500 horse races, roughly how many times will the favorite finish in the money?
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