Question

A school requires an entrance exam score that is in the top 3% of the population in order to be accepted. If an entrance exam has a mean of 500 and a standard deviation of 55, what is the minimum qualifying score to be accepted at the school?
A.) 396.05
B.) 396.60
C.) 603.40
D.) 603.95

Answer 1

The answer is letter C.) 603.40

The minimum required score can solved using the equation
MRS = mean + (zscore)(SD)

where z score of 0.03 is 1.88

MRS = 500 + (1.88)(55)
MRS = 603.40

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