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document.write( "You are applying for a job at two companies. Company A offers salaries with μ = $53,000 and σ = $4,000 and company B offers salaries with μ = $53,000 and σ = $2, 000. Which company is most likely to offer a starting salary more than $58, 000? \n" );
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Algebra.Com's Answer #389792 by vleith(2983)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Both companies have the same mean starting salary. Company one has a standard deviation that is twice as large as company 2. So company one has a wider normal distribution. \n" ); document.write( "Thus, company one will have more starting salaries above 58000 since its 'bell curve' is wider. \n" ); document.write( " |