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Question 866217: 5 test worth 100 points. what is the score on the next test to raise the average to 70 if the current average is 67
Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5 test worth 100 points. what is the score on the next test to raise the average to 70 if the current average is 67
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Let the next score be "x"::
(5*67+x)/6 = 70
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(335 + x) = 420
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x = 85
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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