Exhibit 6-4
The starting salaries of individuals with an MBA degree are normally distributed with a mean of $40,000 and a standard deviation of $5,000.
-Refer to Exhibit 6-4. What percentage of MBA's will have starting salaries of $34,000 to $46,000?
A)38.49%
B)38.59%
C)50%
D)76.98%

Question

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The range $34,000 to $46,000 is within one standard deviation from the mean ($40,000 ± $5,000). In a normal distribution, approximately 68% of the data falls within one standard deviation of the mean. However, since the range is from $34,000 to $46,000, which covers more than one standard deviation on one side, the percentage is higher, approximately 76.98%.

Exhibit 6-4 The Starting Salaries of Individuals with an MBA Degree Are