SOLUTION: If you averaged 76% on two 100 point tests, what would you have to score on the next 80 point test to raise your average to 80%?

Question 229554: If you averaged 76% on two 100 point tests, what would you have to score on the next 80 point test to raise your average to 80%?

Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If you averaged 76% on two 100 point tests, what would you have to score on the next 80 point test to raise your average to 80%?
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Let x = score required to accomplish this:
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= .80
Multiply equation by 3
.76 + .76 + = 3(.80)
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1.52 + = 2.40
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Multiply equation by 80
1.52(80) + x = 2.4(80)
121.6 + x = 192
x = 192 - 121.6
x = 70.4 has to be scored on this 80 point test
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Check solution
= .80
= .80
= .8 which is 80%
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