Your economics professor has announced the following grading policy: For each exam,the highest score in the class will be entered as a 100%;all other scores will be entered as the percent of that top score.For example,if the highest test score is 50 out of 100,it will be counted as a perfect paper,and exams with a score of 40 out of 100 will be entered as an 80%.The final grade for the course will be determined using these adjusted percentages,with 90% and above an A,80% and above a B,70% and above a C,and below 70%,not passing.
Refer to the information given above.This grading scheme:
A)uses an absolute standard.
B)uses a relative standard.
C)is too confusing to adequately motivate students.
D)is designed to discourage competitive over-studying.

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The best grade goes to the student who is relatively best in the class,so this is a relative grading standard.

Your Economics Professor Has Announced the Following Grading Policy: for Each