Jordan's weight is in the 50th percentile. This means that _____.
A) he weighs 50 percent more than other children his age
B) he weighs 50 percent less than other children his age
C) the average weight for his age is 50 percent more than his weight
D) 49 percent of children his age weigh less than he does

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

If someone is in the 50th percentile for weight, it means that 50 percent of other children their age weigh more than them, and 50 percent weigh less than them. Therefore, option D is the correct answer.

Jordan's Weight Is in the 50th Percentile