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Ethan's weight is in the 70th percentile for someone of his age and height. What does that mean?

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In a group of 100 boys who were all the same age and height as Ethan, Ethan weighs MORE than 70 of them.

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In a group of 100 boys who were all the same age and height as Ethan, Ethan was LESS than 70 of them.

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Less because when you are in the 70th percentile like on a test your score would be better than 70 percent of the other people.
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