document.write( "Question 662030: five test scores average 72%. If you drop the lowest score you increase your average to 84%. What is the lowest score?\r
\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "
\n" ); document.write( "

Algebra.Com's Answer #411891 by stanbon(75887)\"\" \"About 
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
five test scores average 72%. If you drop the lowest score you increase your average to 84%. What is the lowest score?
\n" ); document.write( "========
\n" ); document.write( "Total of the 5 scores is 5*72
\n" ); document.write( "-----
\n" ); document.write( "Total of the 4 scores is 4*84
\n" ); document.write( "----
\n" ); document.write( "The lowest score is 5*72-4*84 = 24
\n" ); document.write( "================
\n" ); document.write( "Cheers,
\n" ); document.write( "Stan H.
\n" ); document.write( "
\n" );