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Finding the mean and standard deviation

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Question 23

The scores in a standardized mathematics test are normally distributed with a mean of 75 marks. It is known that 8% of the students score less than 54 marks.

Find the standard deviation of the test scores.

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Finding the mean and standard deviation Questions

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Practise Edexcel A Level Maths Finding the mean and standard deviation with exam-style questions for A Level Maths. 48 questions, matched to the Edexcel A Level Maths (9MA0) specification and written in Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3 style. Every question includes a full worked solution and mark scheme, so you can see where marks are awarded rather than just whether you got the answer right.

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