SOLUTION: Tom tried to compute the average of his 7 test scores. He mistakenly divided them by 6, which yeilds 84. What is the correct average test score?

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Question 129036:
Tom tried to compute the average of his 7 test scores. He mistakenly divided them by 6, which yeilds 84. What is the correct average test score?
Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
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X/6=84
X=6*84
X=504
504/7=72 SHOULD HAVE BEEN THE AVERAGE SCORE.