document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=1107887>Question 1107887</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> During the last four months,a contractor earned $12,000,$15,000,$28,000, and $5,000 respectively.If the contractor’s goal is to earn an average of $18,000 per month over a five-month period,how much does she need to earn during the fifth month? </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "(12000+15000+28000+5000+x)/5 = 18000<BR>\n" );
document.write( "60000+x = 90000<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x = $30,000 (amt. she needs during 5th month)<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Cheers,<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Stan H.<BR>\n" );
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