SOLUTION: If 1000 kids averaged 80% on a test how many more 100% scores would a school need to increase the average to 85%? I need to make this into a formula. Thank you

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Question 697749: If 1000 kids averaged 80% on a test how many more 100% scores would a school need to increase the average to 85%?
I need to make this into a formula. Thank you

Answer by reviewermath(1029) About Me  (Show Source):
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%2880%281000%29+%2B+100x%29%2F%281000+%2B+x%29+=+85, multiply by 1000 + x
%2880%281000%29+%2B+100x%29+=+85000+%2B+85x
100x-+85x+=+85000+-+80000
15x+=+5000
x+=+333.33
Answer: 334