SOLUTION: I have a grade of 77 right now and need to pass the class with a 71 or higher. Whats the lowest grade I can get on the final in order to pass this?

Question 822513: I have a grade of 77 right now and need to pass the class with a 71 or higher. Whats the lowest grade I can get on the final in order to pass this?
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I have a grade of 77 right now and need to pass the class with a 71 or higher. Whats the lowest grade I can get on the final in order to pass this?
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If your final is worth 50% of your grade,
Solve: (77+x)/2 = 71
77+x = 142
x = 65
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Cheers,
Stan H.

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