Consider two normal distributions. Normal Distribution A has = 50 and s = 4. Normal Distribution B has = 15 and s = 2. How does the total area under the curve differ between Distribution A and Distribution B when we move from the mean to +1 standard deviation along the curve's horizontal axis (abscissa)?
A) The area is half as large for Distribution A compared to Distribution B.
B) The area under the curve is equal for Distribution A and Distribution B.
C) The area is twice as big for Distribution A compared to Distribution B.
D) The area is four times as big for Distribution A compared to Distribution B.

Question

Consider two normal distributions. Normal Distribution A has  = 50 and s = 4. Normal Distribution B has  = 15 and s = 2. How does the total area under the curve differ between Distribution A and Distribution B when we move from the mean to +1 standard deviation along the curve's horizontal axis (abscissa)?
A) The area is half as large for Distribution A compared to Distribution B. 
B) The area under the curve is equal for Distribution A and Distribution B. 
C) The area is twice as big for Distribution A compared to Distribution B. 
D) The area is four times as big for Distribution A compared to Distribution B.

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The Answer is B

Consider Two Normal Distributions