Determine which score corresponds to the higher relative position.
-Which is better, a score of 92 on a test with a mean of 71 and a standard deviation of 15, or a score of 688 on a test with a mean of 493 and a standard deviation of 150?
A) Both scores have the same relative position.
B) A score of 688
C) A score of 92

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To determine the relative position, calculate the z-score for each test. For the first test: z = (92 - 71) / 15 = 1.4. For the second test: z = (688 - 493) / 150 = 1.3. The score of 92 has a higher z-score, indicating a better relative position.

Determine Which Score Corresponds to the Higher Relative Position