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A student scored in the 85th percentile on a standardized test. Another student scored 85% correct on the same test. Which of the following statements can be definitively concluded?

A The student in the 85th percentile answered more questions correctly than the student who scored 85%.
B Both students performed at the same level relative to the entire test-taker population.
C The student in the 85th percentile scored higher than 85% of the test-takers.
D The student who scored 85% correct performed better than 85% of the test-takers.

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

The 85th percentile means the student's score was greater than or equal to 85% of the scores of all test-takers. A score of 85% correct refers to the raw score percentage, which does not directly indicate performance relative to other test-takers.

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