SOLUTION: a student averages 72 on five tests. If the lowest score is dropped, the average rises to 84. What is the lowest score?

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Question 849921: a student averages 72 on five tests. If the lowest score is dropped, the average rises to 84. What is the lowest score?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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5*72=360
4*84=336
360-336=24 was the low score