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document.write( "On three examinations, you have grades of 88,78, and 86. There is still a final examination, which counts as one grade. In order to get an A, your average must be at least 90. If you get 100 on the final, compute your average and dertermine if an A int he course is possible. <BR>\n" );
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document.write( "</I><HR><TABLE width=100%><TR><TD><B><A HREF=http://www.algebra.com/>Algebra.Com's</A> Answer #137420 by </B><A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=jim_thompson5910><B>jim_thompson5910(35256)</B></A><img src=\"/images/stars/stars-13.gif\" alt=\"\" >&nbsp;<A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=jim_thompson5910><IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/images/aboutme-small.gif BORDER=0 alt=\"About Me\" VALIGN=MIDDLE></A>&nbsp;<IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/images/nopicture.jpg><BR>You can <A HREF=\"/cgi-bin/embed-solution.mpl?show=1&solution=137420\">put this solution on YOUR website!</A><BR><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Remember, the average of \"x\" scores is simply the sum of those scores over \"x\". \r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "In this case, we have the scores: 88,78,86, and 100\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "So add them up and divide them by 4 (the number of scores present)\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "So if you receive a perfect score on the final exam, you will get an 88.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Since <IMG STYLE=\"max-width:80%;\" SRC=/cgi-bin/plot-formula.mpl?expression=88%3C90 ALIGN=MIDDLE  ALT=\"88%3C90\"   DISABLED_style= \"max-width:90%; height:auto;\" >, this means that it is NOT possible to get an A. </SPAN>\n" );
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