SOLUTION: Solve the problem. Jim has gotten scores of 82 and 60 on his first two tests. What score must he get on his third test to keep an average of 75 or better?

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Question 1048552: Solve the problem.
Jim has gotten scores of 82 and 60 on his first two tests. What score must he get on his third test to keep an average of 75 or better?

Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(142 + x)/3 >= 75
142 + x >= 225
x >= 225-142

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