Here Are the Average Mathematics Achievement Scores for Ninth Graders

question 10

Multiple Choice

Here are the average mathematics achievement scores for ninth graders in 34 counties.Find the standard deviation.

• A)55.8
• B)57.5
• C)54.2
• D)56.2
• E)55.2

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