SOLUTION: John has a total of 4 tests. His scores so far are 88, 90, and 94. He has to average at least 92 to get an A. What scores on the last test will give hm an A?

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Question 316399: John has a total of 4 tests. His scores so far are 88, 90, and 94. He has to average at least 92 to get an A. What scores on the last test will give hm an A?
Found 2 solutions by mananth, JBarnum:
Answer by mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
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His scores so far are 88, 90, and 94
Total of scores = 272.
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Average required = 92
number of tests = 4
total required will be 368
he has got 272
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368-272=96 in the last test

Answer by JBarnum(2146) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
%2888%2B90%2B94%2Bx%29%2F4%3E=92
%28272%2Bx%29%2F4%3E=92multiply 4
272%2Bx%3E=368subtract 272
x%3E=96