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Question 818250: I have a 96% in a class and I must pass the class with a 85% what is the lowest i can score on a final exam worth 25% of my overall grade?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I have a 96% in a class and I must pass the class with a 85% what is the lowest i can score on a final exam worth 25% of my overall grade?
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Equation:
0.96*75 + x*25 = 0.85*100
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96*75 + 2500x = 8500
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2500x = 1300
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x = 0.52
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lowest score needed = 52 out of 100
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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