IB skill practice

Find percentiles in normal models

Convert standard-normal percentile information back to the original scale.

Paper 1, Paper 2 5 marks Difficulty 4

Find percentiles in normal models - graph-supported reasoning

A normal university admissions sample model has mean \(68\) and standard deviation \(8\). The 80th percentile has \(z=0.84\). Find the percentile value. Confirm the interpretation before entering the result. Enter the requested value and choose the interpretation that matches the result.

Worked practice: result and interpretation

Calculate the requested result first, then choose the interpretation that follows from it.