| Marks | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Number of candidates | 6 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 3 |
The table above shows the distribution of marks scored by students in a test. How many candidates scored above the median score?
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A.
3 -
B.
12 -
C.
22 -
D.
30
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation
The total number of candidates = 40, therefore, the median occurs as the average between the 20th and 21st candidates. = (frac{3+3}{2} = 3)
Number of candidates that scored above 3 : 9 + 3 = 12.