SOLUTION: Sue�s scores on five tests are 84, 80, 76, 96, and 80. What must Sue score on the sixth test so that her average will be 85? State your variable, set up an equation and solve th

Question 993149: Sue�s scores on five tests are 84, 80, 76, 96, and 80. What must Sue score on the sixth test so that her average will
be 85? State your variable, set up an equation and solve the equation.
Answer by Cromlix(4381) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Hi there,
For Sue to attain an 85 average,
the total of her scores must equal
=> 85 x 6 = 510
Adding up her 5 scores:
84 + 80 + 76 + 96 + 80
= 416
510 - 416 = 94
Sue must score 94 on her 6th test
to get an 85 average.
Hope this helps :-)
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