The average grade for an exam is 74, and the standard deviation is 7. If 12% of the class is given grades of A, and the grades are curved to follow a normal distribution, what is the lowest possible grade A?

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The average grade for an exam
is 74, and the standard
deviation is 7. If 12% of the
class is given grades of A, and
the grades are curved to
follow a normal distribution,
what is the lowest possible
grade A?
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