SOLUTION: aA student took three papers in mathematics exams.his marks for two of the papers we 60 and 67 respectively.To gain a grade one as an average of not less than 70 is needed over the

Question 1176114: aA student took three papers in mathematics exams.his marks for two of the papers we 60 and 67 respectively.To gain a grade one as an average of not less than 70 is needed over the three papers.How many marks must he gain for the third paper.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


Hi
 (60 + 67 + x)/3 ≥ 70
              x  ≥ 210 - (60 + 67)
              x  ≥ 83

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