SOLUTION: Mary's average grade on 5 math tests was 88.  If her lowest grade was dropped, her average on the other 4 tests would be 90.  What was Mary's lowest grade in the original set of 5

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Question 582508: Mary's average grade on 5 math tests was 88.  If her lowest grade was dropped, her average on the other 4 tests would be 90.  What was Mary's lowest grade in the original set of 5 grades? (72 - 3)
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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The sum of her grades on the 5 tests was
+88%2A5+=+440+
With lowest grade dropped, the sum of
the remaining 4 grades is
+90%2A4+=+360+
Her lowest grade was +440+-+360+=+80+