SOLUTION: Heather made a 75% on her first test. What must she get on her next test to have an average of 85%? (Assume 100 points each test)

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Question 1020605: Heather made a 75% on her first test. What must she get on her next test to have an average of 85%? (Assume 100 points each test)
Answer by Cromlix(4381) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi there,
2 x 85 = 170
Heather already has 75%
170 - 75 = 95
She would require to score 95% on her
second test to attain an average of 85%
Hope this helps :-)