A state ranks 40th (out of 50) in graduation rate for public high schools. What is the state's percentile rank?
A) 40th percentile
B) 20th percentile
C) 80th percentile
D) 22th percentile
E) 78th percentile

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Being 40th out of 50 means there are 39 states with a higher graduation rate, placing this state in the 20th percentile since it outperforms 20% of the states.

A State Ranks 40th (Out of 50) in Graduation Rate