SOLUTION: Brad tried to calculate the average of his 5 test scores. He mistakenly divided the correct total (T) of his scores by 6. The result was 14 less than what it should have been. Whi

Question 639716: Brad tried to calculate the average of his 5 test scores. He mistakenly divided the correct total (T) of his scores by 6. The result was 14 less than what it should have been. Which of the following equations would determine the value of T?
a. 5T+14=6T
b. T/6= (T-14)/5
c. (T/6)- 14= (T/5)
d. (T/14)/5= (T/5)
e. (T/6)+14= (T/5)
Answer by MathLover1(20850) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

He mistakenly divided the correct total (T) of his scores by 6....->...
The result was than what it should have been; so you need to add to in order to get correct result as you were dividing by
so, your answer is:
e.
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