Question 2: Suppose that X is a normally distributed random variable with mean value 5.0 and standard deviation 1.25. Compute the following probabilities, and show the steps for all your calculations. a) Р(X < 5) b) P(X < 7.5) с) Р(Х 2 5) d) P(2 < X < 8)

Question 2: Suppose that X is a normally distributed random variable with mean value 5.0 and standard deviation 1.25. Compute the following probabilities, and show the steps for all your calculations. a) Р(X < 5) b) P(X < 7.5) с) Р(Х 2 5) d) P(2 < X < 8)

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