Which of the following statements is equivalent to [tex]\( P(R \leq 2.17) \)[/tex]?

A. [tex]\( P(z \geq 1.7) \)[/tex]

B. [tex]\( 1 - P(z \geq -1.7) \)[/tex]

C. [tex]\( P(z \leq 1.7) \)[/tex]

D. [tex]\( 1 - P(z \geq 1.7) \)[/tex]



Answer :

To determine which of the given statements is equivalent to [tex]\( P(R \approx 2) \)[/tex] I 7 ), let's analyze each option provided in the context of statistical notation, particularly focusing on z-values, which typically denote standard normal distribution values in probability and statistics.

Given the statements:
1. [tex]\( P(z \geq 1.7) \)[/tex]
2. [tex]\( 1 - P(2 \geq -1.7) \)[/tex]
3. [tex]\( P(z \leq 1.7) \)[/tex]
4. [tex]\( 1 = P(2 \geq 1.7) \)[/tex]

We will interpret these statements step-by-step:

1. [tex]\( P(z \geq 1.7) \)[/tex]: This means the probability that the z-value is greater than or equal to 1.7.
2. [tex]\( 1 - P(2 \geq -1.7) \)[/tex]: This involves subtracting the probability that 2 is greater than or equal to -1.7 from 1. Here, 2 is not a z-value, so this statement is unconventional and could be problematic in the context of standard normal distributions.
3. [tex]\( P(z \leq 1.7) \)[/tex]: This means the probability that the z-value is less than or equal to 1.7.
4. [tex]\( 1 = P(2 \geq 1.7) \)[/tex]: This implies an equation rather than a probability statement typically used in statistics. Moreover, comparing constants (e.g., 2 and 1.7) directly without involving z-values does not follow usual conventions in probability.

Among these options, statement 3 ([tex]\( P(z \leq 1.7) \)[/tex]) stands out as the most likely candidate. This statement follows conventional probability notation used with z-values, and it represents a probability scenario similar to the given problem's main context.

Therefore, the equivalent statement given the context is:
[tex]\[ \boxed{P(z \leq 1.7)} \][/tex]

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