Given a normal distribution with mean 40 and standard deviation 8, find the number of standard deviations the
measurement is from the mean. Express the answer as a positive number.
-50
A) 1.25
B) 0.8
C) 10
D) 2

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To find the number of standard deviations a measurement is from the mean, subtract the mean from the measurement and divide by the standard deviation: (50 - 40) / 8 = 10 / 8 = 1.25.

Given a Normal Distribution with Mean 40 and Standard Deviation