PSLE The table shows the number of pupils with the following scores. A lower score means a better performance. Prizes were given to the top 8 pupils. Ahmad won a prize. What was the highest he could have scored?
Score |
37 |
38 |
40 |
42 |
45 |
47 |
50 |
Pupils |
1 |
3 |
4 |
8 |
7 |
4 |
2 |
Score |
37 |
38 |
40 |
42 |
45 |
47 |
50 |
|
Winners |
|
|
|
|
Pupils |
1 |
3 |
4 |
8 |
7 |
4 |
2 |
If the winning score is 37, number of winners = 1
If the winning score is 38, number of winners = 1 + 3 = 4
If the winning score is 40, number of winners = 1 + 3 + 4 = 8
Since there are 8 winners, the highest score that Ahmad could have scored = 40
Answer(s): 40