SOLUTION: I have a 57% in my class. I have to take my final that is worth 20% of my grade. What percentage do I need to get on my final I get a 65% in my class?

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Question 559329: I have a 57% in my class. I have to take my final that is worth 20% of my grade. What percentage do I need to get on my final I get a 65% in my class?
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I have a 57% in my class. I have to take my final that is worth 20% of my grade. What percentage do I need to get on my final I get a 65% in my class?
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On your 1st test you received 0.57*80 = 45.6 points
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You Final is worth 20 points.
You need a total of 65 points
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So you need 60-45.6 = 14.4 of the 20 points.
The percentage you need on the Final is 14.4/20 = 72%
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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