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Three students were applying to the same graduate school. They came from schools with different grading systems.
Which student had the best GPA when compared to other students at his school? Explain how you determined your answer.
Student GPA School Average GPA School Standard Deviation
Thuy 2.7 3.2 0.8
Vichet 87 75 20
Kamala 8.6 8 0.4
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