IQ test scores are normally distributed with a mean of 100 and a standard deviation of 15. An individualʹs IQ score is found to be 110. Find the z-score corresponding to this value.
A)0.67
B)-0.67
C)1.33
D)-1.33

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The z-score is calculated using the formula $z = \frac{(X - \mu)}{\sigma}$, where $X$ is the value in question, $\mu$ is the mean, and $\sigma$ is the standard deviation. Substituting the given values, $z = \frac{(110 - 100)}{15} = \frac{10}{15} = 0.67$.

IQ Test Scores Are Normally Distributed with a Mean of 100