In a math test the scores of a class of students follow approximately the normal distribution with a mean of 75 and a standard deviation of 15. Three students are selected at random from the class. Find the probability that two of the three students scored above 80.

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Section10.4: Distributions Of Data
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In a math test the scores of a class of
students follow approximately the normal
distribution with a mean of 75 and a
standard deviation of 15. Three students
are selected at random from the class.
Find the probability that two of the three
students scored above 80.
Select one:
O a. 0.2594
O b. 0.3707
O c. 0.6290
С.
O d. 0.33
Transcribed Image Text:In a math test the scores of a class of students follow approximately the normal distribution with a mean of 75 and a standard deviation of 15. Three students are selected at random from the class. Find the probability that two of the three students scored above 80. Select one: O a. 0.2594 O b. 0.3707 O c. 0.6290 С. O d. 0.33
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