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$Question$ Probability Density of Normal Distribution

Suppose X has normal (μ,σ^2) distribution, and P(X≤0)=1/3, P(X≤1)=2/3.
a) What are the values of μ and σ?
b) What if instead P(X≤1)=3/4?

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Suppose X has normal (μ,σ^2) distribution, and P(X≤0)=1/3, P(X≤1)=2/3.
a) What are the values of μ and σ?
b) What if instead P(X≤1)=3/4?

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