SOLUTION: If I have an 80 in my class, and the final exam is worth 20% of my average, what would be the lowest score I could get to pass (70)? Thanks in advance!

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Question 822204: If I have an 80 in my class, and the final exam is worth 20% of my average, what would be the lowest score I could get to pass (70)?
Thanks in advance!
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

If I have an 80 in my class, and the final exam is worth 20% of my average, 

lowest score highlight_green%28x%29 I could get to pass (70)

  .80*80 + .20x  ≥  70

             .20x ≥ 6

                x ≥ 6/.20

                x ≥ 30