PSLE The table shows the number of pupils with the following scores. A higher score means a better performance. Prizes were given to the top 10 pupils. Flynn won a prize. What was the lowest he could have scored?
Score |
26 |
29 |
31 |
32 |
34 |
36 |
39 |
40 |
Pupils |
3 |
6 |
11 |
12 |
7 |
5 |
3 |
2 |
Score |
26 |
29 |
31 |
32 |
34 |
36 |
39 |
40 |
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Winners |
Pupils |
3 |
6 |
11 |
12 |
7 |
5 |
3 |
2 |
If the winning score is 40, number of winners = 2
If the winning score is 39, number of winners = 2 + 3 = 5
If the winning score is 36, number of winners = 2 + 3 + 5 = 10
Since there are 10 winners, the lowest score that Flynn could have scored = 36
Answer(s): 36