SOLUTION: Suppose that X is normally distributed with mean 125 and standard deviation 22. What value of X does only the top 15% exceed? X =

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Question 1138204: Suppose that X is normally distributed with mean 125 and standard deviation 22.
What value of X does only the top 15% exceed?
X =

Answer by rothauserc(4718) About Me  (Show Source):
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The z-score associated with a probability of 85% is 1.04
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1.04 = (X - 125)/22
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X - 125 = 22.88
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X = 147.88
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Therefore, the top 15% exceed 147.88
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