On an exam with a mean of μ = 70, you have a score of X = 75.Which of the following values for the standard deviation would give you the highest position within the class?
A)σ = 1
B)σ = 5
C)σ = 10
D)cannot determine from the information given

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A smaller standard deviation indicates that scores are closer to the mean. With σ = 1, your score of 75 is 5 standard deviations above the mean, giving you the highest relative position compared to larger standard deviations.

On an Exam with a Mean of μ = 70