In: Statistics and Probability
GRE math scores are normally distributed with a mean µ = 500 and
standard deviation, = 55. This year Howard University admitted
1500 graduate students.
Calculate:
a. the number of students with test scores above 520,
below 490, between 482 & 522
b. how high a score is needed to be in the top 10%,
top 5%?
(a)
Thus the number of students with test scores above 520 = 0.3594*1500 = 539.1 = 540
Thus the number of students with test scores below 490 = 0.4286*1500 =642.9 = 643
Thus the number of students with test scores between 482 & 522 = 0.2847*1500 = 427.05 = 428
(b)