SOLUTION: i took 4 tests my average is a 86 i want an 88 what do I need to score to get an 88

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Question 801146: i took 4 tests my average is a 86 i want an 88 what do I need to score to get an 88
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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i took 4 tests my average is a 86 i want an 88 what do
I need to score to get an 88.
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Total 4-test points = 4*86 = 344
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Let the 5th score be "x":::
Solve: (344+x)/5 = 88
344 + x = 440
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x = 96
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Cheers,
Stan H.