<PRE><B>Question 560311</B>
Rene scored at the 84th percentile on a test given to 12,600 students. How many students scored higher than Rene? 
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The 84%ile has 84% of the data below it.
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0.84 = 10584
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That leaves (12600-10584-1) = 2015 students who scored higher.
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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