Luan is deciding which standardized test score to report to the colleges he's applying to. Luan took both the SAT and ACT, and wants to report whichever score is higher, relative to the test.
Luan's SAT score was 1350. SAT scores have a mean of 1000 and a standard deviation of 200.
Luan's ACT composite score was 28. ACT scores have a mean of 18 and a standard deviation of 6.
Which score should Luan report?
Luan should report ACT score, because it is a better score for the ACT.
Luan should report his ACT score, because ACT scores are lower overall.
Luan should report his SAT score, because SAT scores are higher overall.
Luan should report his SAT score, because it is a better score for the SAT.
There is not enough information to say.
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Luan should report his SAT score, because it is a better score for the SAT. Since the SAT score of 1350 is higher relative to the mean and standard deviation of SAT scores compared to Luan's ACT score of 28 relative to the mean and standard deviation of ACT scores, he should report his SAT score to colleges.
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