A teacher gives a 10-point test to a class of 10 children.  a. Is it possible for 9 out of the 10 children to score above average on the test? If so, give an example to show how. If not, explain why not. b. Is it possible for all 10 children of the children to score above average on the test? If so, give an example to show how. If not, explain why not.

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A teacher gives a 10-point test to a class of 10 children. 

a. Is it possible for 9 out of the 10 children to score above average on the test? If so, give an example to show how. If not, explain why not.

b. Is it possible for all 10 children of the children to score above average on the test? If so, give an example to show how. If not, explain why not.

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