George’s average bowling score is 180; he bowls in a league where the average for all bowlers is 150 and the standard deviation is 20. Bill’s average bowling score is 190; he bowls in a league where the average is 160 and the standard deviation is 15. Who ranks higher in his own league, George or Bill?

a. Bill, because his 190 is higher than George’s 180.

b. Bill, because his standardized score is higher than George’s.

c. Bill and George have the same rank in their leagues, because both are 30 pins above the mean.

d. George, because his standardized score is higher than Bill’s.

e. George, because the standard deviation of bowling scores is higher in his league.

Select the best answer.