SOLUTION: If I have a 72% average and took a 100 point test worth 40% of my grade what do I need to score on the test to keep from having an F in the class

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Question 810694: If I have a 72% average and took a 100 point test worth 40% of my grade what do I need to score on the test to keep from having an F in the class
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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6/10*73=43.2
100 points on the test is worth 40
the most you could get is 83.2 for the course
assuming 65 is passing
You need at least 65-43.2=21.8
.4x=21.8
x=54.5
You need at least 54.5 on the final.