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Economics Question on Probability

Suppose the distribution of weights of students in a college is normal with mean 60 kg and standard deviation 3 kg. Which of the following areas from the standard normal distribution gives the probability of a randomly selected student having weight less than 66 kg?

A

Area to the left of z = -2

B

Area to the left of z = 2

C

Area to the right of z = 2

D

Area to the right of z = -2

Answer

Area to the left of z = 2

Explanation

Solution

The correct answer is (B) : Area to the left of z = 2.