SOLUTION: David's scores on three tests are 85,75, and 86. What score on his fourth test would improve his average without changing the median,

Question 706028: David's scores on three tests are 85,75, and 86. What score on his fourth test would improve his average without changing the median,
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
David's scores on three tests are 85,75, and 86. What score on his fourth test would improve his average without changing the median,
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Original average: (85+75+86)/3 = 82
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Added score: 85
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New average: (85+75+86+85)/4 = 82.75
New median is same as old median = 85
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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