A class of students took a test. The instructor said that the 75th percentile score was 90 out of 100. What does this mean? A. 90% of the students scored 75 or more on the test. B. 75% of the students scored 90 or more on the test. C. 25% of the students scored 90 or more on the test. D. The high score in the class was (.75)(90).

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A class of students took a test. The instructor said that the 75th percentile score was 90 out of 100. What does this mean?

A. 90% of the students scored 75 or more on the test.
B. 75% of the students scored 90 or more on the test.
C. 25% of the students scored 90 or more on the test.
D. The high score in the class was (.75)(90).
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