PSLE The table shows the number of students with the following scores. A lower score means a better performance. Prizes were given to the top 7 students. Nick won a prize. What was the highest he could have scored?
Score |
10 |
11 |
14 |
15 |
18 |
19 |
20 |
Students |
1 |
3 |
3 |
10 |
6 |
3 |
1 |
Score |
10 |
11 |
14 |
15 |
18 |
19 |
20 |
|
Winners |
|
|
|
|
Students |
1 |
3 |
3 |
10 |
6 |
3 |
1 |
If the winning score is 10, number of winners = 1
If the winning score is 11, number of winners = 1 + 3 = 4
If the winning score is 14, number of winners = 1 + 3 + 3 = 7
Since there are 7 winners, the highest score that Nick could have scored = 14
Answer(s): 14