SOLUTION: If a student scores a 73 out of 100 on a test and the maximum score on the next test is 100 what does the student need to make to have an 80 average

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Question 603722: If a student scores a 73 out of 100 on a test and the maximum score on the next test is 100 what does the student need to make to have an 80 average
Answer by alicealc(293) About Me  (Show Source):
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(73 + x)/2 = 80
73 + x = 80*2
73 + x = 160
x = 160 - 73 = 87

so, the student needs to make 87 on his/her next test