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Question 866217: 5 test worth 100 points. what is the score on the next test to raise the average to 70 if the current average is 67
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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5 test worth 100 points. what is the score on the next test to raise the average to 70 if the current average is 67
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Let the next score be "x"::
(5*67+x)/6 = 70
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(335 + x) = 420
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x = 85
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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