In Examining the Top 1% of Mathematical Ability Test Scores

question 39

Multiple Choice

In examining the top 1% of mathematical ability test scores used for college applications,what is the proportion of males and females in this top 1%?

• A) There are seven times more males than females.
• B) The proportion of males and females is equal.
• C) There are twice as many females as males.
• D) For every 100 males there is one female.

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