document.write( "Question 898581: if you have four test grades of 97,89,63 and a 50 can you earn an average of a B- for the cycle when you have another test coming up and a B- is an 80-83? \n" ); document.write( "

Algebra.Com's Answer #544914 by JulietG(1812) $\"\"$ $\"About$

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To earn a B- (minimum average 80) over 5 tests, you would need 80 * 5, or 400 points.
\n" ); document.write( "So far, over four tests, you have 97, 89, 63, 50, or 299 points.
\n" ); document.write( "You would need 101 points on the next exam for an average of 80.

\n" ); document.write( "If this is a real life situation, I would suggest asking the teacher if there is a way to mitigate the 50, either by retaking it or by extra credit. Otherwise, there is very little incentive to study for the next exam since a 51 will give you an average of 70 (I'm assuming that's a C-). \n" ); document.write( "

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