The first Stat exam had a mean of 85 and a standard deviation of 3 ​points; the second had a mean of 75 and a standard deviation of 8 points. Reginald scored an 85 on the first test and an 83 on the second. Sara scored a 94 on the first test but only a 71 on the second. Although​ Reginald's total score is​ higher, Sara feels she should get the higher grade. Explain her point of view. The sum of​ Sara's standardized scores is _ while the sum of​ Reginald's standardized scores is _When the test  scores are​ standardized, Sara did better than Reginald.

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The first Stat exam had a mean of 85 and a standard deviation of 3 ​points; the second had a mean of 75 and a standard deviation of 8 points. Reginald scored an 85 on the first test and an 83 on the second. Sara scored a 94 on the first test but only a 71 on the second. Although​ Reginald's total score is​ higher, Sara feels she should get the higher grade. Explain her point of view.

The sum of​ Sara's standardized scores is _ while the sum of​ Reginald's standardized scores is _When the test  scores are​ standardized, Sara did better than Reginald.

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