Math scores on the SAT exam are normally distributed with a mean of 514 and a standard deviation of 118. If a recent test-taker is selected at random, what is the probability the student scored between 455 and 573 on the exam?

Probability that the student scored between 455 and 573 on the exam is 0.38292.

Step-by-step explanation:

We are given that Math scores on the SAT exam are normally distributed with a mean of 514 and a standard deviation of 118.

Let X = Math scores on the SAT exam

So, X ~ Normal()

The z score probability distribution for normal distribution is given by;

                              Z  =   ~  N(0,1)

where, = population mean score = 514

            = standard deviation = 118

Now, the probability that the student scored between 455 and 573 on the exam is given by = P(455 < X < 573)

       P(455 < X < 573) = P(X < 573) - P(X 455)

       P(X < 573) = P( < ) = P(Z < 0.50) = 0.69146

       P(X 2.9) = P( ) = P(Z -0.50) = 1 - P(Z < 0.50)

                                                         = 1 - 0.69146 = 0.30854

The above probability is calculated by looking at the value of x = 0.50 in the z table which has an area of 0.69146.

Therefore, P(455 < X < 573) = 0.69146 - 0.30854 = 0.38292

Hence, probability that the student scored between 455 and 573 on the exam is 0.38292.