In Gym Class, Everyone Was Tested to Determine How Many

question 28

Multiple Choice

In gym class, everyone was tested to determine how many sit-ups they could do in one minute. Ming's performance was at the 61st percentile. Which of the following is true?

• A)Ming did fewer sit-ups than 61 percent of the students in the class.
• B)Ming did 61 sit-ups.
• C)Ming was one standard deviation above the mean.
• D)Ming did more sit-ups than 61 percent of the students in the class.

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