document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=455354>Question 455354</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Assume that blood pressure readings are normally distributed with u=120 and o=8 A blood pressure reading of 145 or more may require medical attention. What percentage of people have a blood pressure reading greater than 145? </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "z(145) = (145-120)/8 = 25/8<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "P(x > 145) = P(z > 27/8) = 0.0008891.. = 0.08891%<BR>\n" );
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