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Question 1076407: The average of the 5 highest scores on a history test was 95. Four of the scores were 91, 100, 98, and 90. What was the fifth score?
Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
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If the average of the top 5 scores was 95, then the total was 95x5=475. 475-(91+100+98+90)=96. The 5th score was 96. ☺☺☺☺