Explain each of the following statements regarding the median score in one of the SAT

Chapter 15, Problem 64

(choose chapter or problem)

Get Unlimited Answers
QUESTION:

Explain each of the following statements regarding the median score in one of the SAT sections: (a) If the number of test-takers N is odd, then the median score must end in 0. (b) If the number of test-takers N is even, then the median score can end in 0 or 5, but the chances that it will end in 5 are very low.

Questions & Answers

QUESTION:

Explain each of the following statements regarding the median score in one of the SAT sections: (a) If the number of test-takers N is odd, then the median score must end in 0. (b) If the number of test-takers N is even, then the median score can end in 0 or 5, but the chances that it will end in 5 are very low.

ANSWER:

Step 1 of 5

(a)

If the number of SAT test takers  is odd, then  is an integer, and the median is the  the score when sorted from the worst to the best.

Since SAT score is always a multiple of 10 , and the median is an SAT score, the median is a multiple of 10 as well.

Thus we conclude that the median ends in

 

Add to cart


Study Tools You Might Need

Not The Solution You Need? Search for Your Answer Here:

×

Login

Login or Sign up for access to all of our study tools and educational content!

Forgot password?
Register Now

×

Register

Sign up for access to all content on our site!

Or login if you already have an account

×

Reset password

If you have an active account we’ll send you an e-mail for password recovery

Or login if you have your password back