SOLUTION: David's scores on three tests are 85,75, and 86. What score on his fourth test would improve his average without changing the median,

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Question 706028: David's scores on three tests are 85,75, and 86. What score on his fourth test would improve his average without changing the median,
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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David's scores on three tests are 85,75, and 86. What score on his fourth test would improve his average without changing the median,
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Original average: (85+75+86)/3 = 82
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Added score: 85
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New average: (85+75+86+85)/4 = 82.75
New median is same as old median = 85
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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