Using z scores, a population with u = 37 and o = 6 is standardized so that the new mean is u = 55 and o = 2. After the standardization, one individual has a score of X = 55. What was this individual’s score in the original distribution?

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Using z scores, a population with u = 37 and o = 6 is standardized so that the new mean is u = 55 and o = 2. After the standardization, one individual has a score of X = 55. What was this individual’s score in the original distribution?
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Given :

Original population 

Mean=37

Standard deviation =6

 

After standardization 

Mean=55

Standard deviation =2

 

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