SOLUTION: five test scores average 72%. If you drop the lowest score you increase your average to 84%. What is the lowest score?

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Question 662030: five test scores average 72%. If you drop the lowest score you increase your average to 84%. What is the lowest score?

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five test scores average 72%. If you drop the lowest score you increase your average to 84%. What is the lowest score?
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Total of the 5 scores is 5*72
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Total of the 4 scores is 4*84
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The lowest score is 5*72-4*84 = 24
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Stan H.