in 2014, the SAT Math score of 500 had a percentile rank of 45. Which of the following explanations is most accurate? A. 45% of test takers scored 500 on that section. B. 55% of test takers scored above 500 on that section. C. 500 corresponds to a scaled score of 45 on that section. D. Most test takers scored below 500 on that section
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