1. The distribution of IQ scores is normally distributed with a mean of 100 and a standard deviation of 16.
2. Transform the normal random variable,X, into the standard normal variable Z by using the following formula:
a)
b)
c)
The percentage needed is for the area shown here :
Let us suppose the number corresponding to the needed percentage is X, we get the following expression:
P(X>80)
Knowing that
So, in the next steps , we will get the Z value from X and calculate its percentage as follows:
P(X >80)
=1-0.1056=0.8944
Therefore, 89.44% of people's IQs would be over 80
b)The percentage to be calculated is for the following colored area:
P(X<90)
=0.266
Therefore, 26.6% of people's IQs would be under 80
c)The percentage to be calculated represents the data within the covered area:
P(112<X<132)
=0.2039
Therefore, 20.39% of people's IQs would be between 112 and 132