SOLUTION: For five algebra examinations, Maria has an average of 92. What must she score on the sixth test to bring her average up to exactly 96?

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Question 942072: For five algebra examinations, Maria has an average of 92. What must she score on the sixth test to bring her average up to exactly 96?
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For five algebra examinations, Maria has an average of 92. What must she score on the sixth test to bring her average up to exactly 96?
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Let the 6th score be "x"::
(5*92+x)/6 = 96
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(460+x) = 576
x = 116 (Score Maria would need on the 6th test)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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