SOLUTION: Ashley has scored 86 , 67 , 90 , 87 , and 94 on her previous five tests. What score does she need on her next test so that her average (mean) is 84 ?

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Question 1077377: Ashley has scored
86
,
67
,
90
,
87
, and
94
on her previous five tests. What score does she need on her next test so that her average (mean) is
84
?

Answer by Boreal(15235) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
average=total/n
84*6=504 points
424 points has been earned. She needs an 80.
Check
+2 on first test
-17 on second
+6 on third
+3 on fourth
+10 on fifth
+21 and -17, she can be 4 below, which is an 80.