SOLUTION: 27 students averaged 70 on their midterm. Could 21 of them have scored above 90? Explain

SOLUTION: 27 students averaged 70 on their midterm. Could 21 of them have scored above 90? Explain

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Question 1066988: 27 students averaged 70 on their midterm. Could 21 of them have scored above 90? Explain
Answer by ikleyn(52894) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Answer. NO.

Explanation: 27*70 = 1890. 21*90 = 1890.

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