SOLUTION: The class average on the test is exactly 83. If I take away the best score, the average is exactly 82. If there are 16 students in the class, what is the best score?

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Question 374515: The class average on the test is exactly 83. If I take away the best score, the average is exactly 82. If there are 16 students in the class, what is the best score?
Answer by checkley79(3341) About Me  (Show Source):
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X/16=83 OR X=16*83=1,328
(X-Y)/15=82
(1,328-Y)/15=82
1,328-Y=15*82
1,328-Y=1,230
-Y=1,230-1,328
-Y=-98
Y=98 WAS THE HIGHEST TEST SCORE.