SOLUTION: If I got an 85% on a test and the next test I scored 70% higher than 85% what would be my score?

SOLUTION: If I got an 85% on a test and the next test I scored 70% higher than 85% what would be my score?

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Question 914109: If I got an 85% on a test and the next test I scored 70% higher than 85% what would be my score?
Answer by JoelSchwartz(130) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x=points possible on the first test
.85x=score on first test
.7*.85x+.85x=.595x+.85x
1.445x=score on the next test
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