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#REDIRECT[[2014 AMC 10A Problems/Problem 5]]
 
 
On an algebra quiz, 10% of the students scored 70 points, 35% scored 80 points, 30% scored 90 points, and the rest scored 100 points. What is the difference between the mean and median score of the students' scores on this quiz?
 
(A) 1  (B) 2  (C) 3  (D)  4  (E) 5
 
 
 
Solution
 
 
 
The mean can solved by the following. 10\% of 70 is 7, 35\% of 80 is 28, 30\% of 90 is 27, and (100\% - 10\% - 35\% - 30\%) = 25\%. 25\% of 100 is 25. 7 + 28 + 27 + 25 = 87.
 
The median can be solved by finding the number present at the 50% mark, which is 90.
 
90-87 equals 3, which is (C) 3.
 

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