PSLE The table shows the number of students with the following scores. A higher score means a better performance. Prizes were given to the top 13 students. Julian won a prize. What was the lowest he could have scored?
Score |
31 |
32 |
33 |
34 |
36 |
38 |
40 |
Students |
2 |
3 |
7 |
13 |
8 |
3 |
2 |
Score |
31 |
32 |
33 |
34 |
36 |
38 |
40 |
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Winners |
Students |
2 |
3 |
7 |
13 |
8 |
3 |
2 |
If the winning score is 40, number of winners = 2
If the winning score is 38, number of winners = 2 + 3 = 5
If the winning score is 36, number of winners = 2 + 3 + 8 = 13
Since there are 13 winners, the lowest score that Julian could have scored = 36
Answer(s): 36