Using the percentage concept, it is found that 33.33% of the students scored 650 or higher in the mathematical portion of the SAT.
The percentage of an amount a over a total amount b is given by a multiplied by 100% and divided by b, that is:
[tex]P = \frac{a}{b} \times 100\%[/tex]
Researching the problem on the internet, it is found that of the 15 students, 5 scored 650 or higher in the mathematical portion of the SAT, hence the percentage is given by:
[tex]P = \frac{5}{15} \times 100\% = 33.33\%[/tex]
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