SOLUTION: Josh has an average of 80 on 6 quiz grades. If his teacher drops the lowest grade, a 60, what is Josh's new quiz average?

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Josh has an average of 80 on 6 quiz grades. If his teacher drops the lowest grade, a 60, what is Josh's new quiz average?

Answer by checkley79(3341)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(6*80-60)/5
(480-60)/5
420/5=84 ans.

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