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In a particular examination, the mean score is 82 and the standard deviation is 3.7. What is the score (to the nearest whole number) of a student whose Z- score is -1.78? a.) 75 b.) 76

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In a particular examination, the mean score is 82 and the standard deviation is 3.7. What is the score (to the nearest whole number) of a student whose Z- score is -1.78?

a.) 75

b.) 76

c.) 73

d.) 74

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