Clara's weight is in the 30th percentile. This means that _____ percent of all babies her age weigh less than she does.
A) 19
B) 29
C) 69
D) 79

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The 30th percentile means that Clara weighs more than 30% of babies her age and less than 70% of babies her age. Therefore, the percentage of babies who weigh less than she does is 100% - 30% = 70%. Therefore, the answer is B) 29 is incorrect because Clara weighs more than 29% of babies her age.

Clara's Weight Is in the 30th Percentile