What percentage of the population is described as gifted, according to IQ standards?
A) .01 percent
B) 0.1 percent
C) 2 percent
D) 20 percent
E) 35 percent

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According to IQ standards, approximately 2 percent of the population is described as gifted. This is based on the standard deviation and mean scores used in IQ testing, where a score of approximately 130 or above (which is about two standard deviations above the mean) qualifies someone as gifted.

What Percentage of the Population Is Described as Gifted, According