SOLUTION: gerald has an average of 87 after 6 tests. What does Gerald need to get on the next test to finish with an average of 80 on all 7 tests?
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Question 963884: gerald has an average of 87 after 6 tests. What does Gerald need to get on the next test to finish with an average of 80 on all 7 tests? Answer by LinnW(1048) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! (6 * 87 plus the next test score )/7 = the new average score.
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multiply each side by 7
add -522 to each side
