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In one math class, the first exam had an average score of 81.2% with a standard deviation of 10.9%. The second exam had a mean score of 79.3%, with a standard deviation of 19.9%.
Based on these numbers, tell whether each statement is true or false.
1. There were more students on Exam 1 that had a score close to the average score.
The statement is ▼(Choose one(True/False)).
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2. The overall highest score by an individual student was on Exam 2.
The statement is ▼(Choose one(True/False)).
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