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A test to measure psychotic tendencies was given to a group of 1,000 potential air force cadets who wished to work
  in nuclear silos. Any cadet who scored at or over 64 would be eliminated. The mean of the test was 52 and the
  standard deviation was 12. Of the following scores, which is the highest z-score someone could receive and still be
  accepted to work in the silos?
 
  a. 0
  b. 1.5
  c. 2
  d. 2.5
  e. 3

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A test to measure psychotic tendencies was given to a group of 1,000 potential air force cadets who wished to work
  in nuclear silos. Any cadet who scored at or over 64 would be eliminated. The mean of the test was 52 and the
  standard deviation was 12. Out of the 1,000 cadets how many were accepted?
 
  a. 160
  b. 340
  c. 560
  d. 840



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Answer to Question 1

ANSWER: a

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ANSWER: d





 

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