SOLUTION: If I have a 62 in a class, what do i need to get on the final for me to end up with a 70% if the final is 15% of my grade! Thank you

SOLUTION: If I have a 62 in a class, what do i need to get on the final for me to end up with a 70% if the final is 15% of my grade! Thank you

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Question 932960: If I have a 62 in a class, what do i need to get on the final for me to end up with a 70% if the final is 15% of my grade! Thank you
Answer by richard1234(7193) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let x = min. score needed for 70% overall

62*.85 + x*.15 = 70

x = 115.3333...

If the final is out of 100%, it is impossible unless you can earn a major amount of extra credit.
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