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.
💡 Why is C) the correct answer?
The correct answer to the question "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?" is Option C: The student in the 85th percentile scored higher than 85% of the test-takers..
The other options — 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., D) The student who scored 85% correct performed better than 85% of the test-takers. — are incorrect for this GMAT Exam Prep question. As explained above: 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 ind…
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