The time that it takes a randomly selected job applicant to perform a certain task has a distribution that can be approximated by a normal distribution with a mean value of 150 sec and a standard deviation of 20 sec. The fastest 10% are to be given advanced training. What task times qualify individuals for such training? (Round your answer to one decimal place.)

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Z = (score-mean)/SD

Find table in the back of your statistics text labeled something like "areas under normal distribution" to find the proportion/probability (.10) and its related Z score. Insert with other data in equation above and solve.
0.2296