For a standard normal distribution, if [tex]\( P(z \leq a) = 0.7116 \)[/tex], what is the value of [tex]\( P(z \geq a) \)[/tex]?

A. 0.2116
B. 0.2884
C. 0.7116
D. 0.7884



Answer :

Given the problem, we are dealing with a standard normal distribution, which is symmetric about the mean (0). The probabilities for standard normal distribution values are given using the Z-table or standard normal distribution table.

We know the probability [tex]\( P(z \leq a) \)[/tex]:

[tex]\[ P(z \leq a) = 0.7116 \][/tex]

To find the probability [tex]\( P(z \geq a) \)[/tex], we use the fact that the total probability for all possible outcomes in a distribution is 1. Therefore, [tex]\( P(z \geq a) \)[/tex] is the complement of [tex]\( P(z \leq a) \)[/tex].

The complement rule states:

[tex]\[ P(z \geq a) = 1 - P(z \leq a) \][/tex]

Substitute the given probability into the equation:

[tex]\[ P(z \geq a) = 1 - 0.7116 \][/tex]

[tex]\[ P(z \geq a) = 0.2884 \][/tex]

So, the value of [tex]\( P(z \geq a) \)[/tex] is:

[tex]\[ \boxed{0.2884} \][/tex]

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