SOLUTION: i have a 68.3% (d+) and i was wondering how much would i need to get on my next test to have at least a 72% (c-) on my grade if nothing is weighted.

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Question 881933: i have a 68.3% (d+) and i was wondering how much would i need to get on my next test to have at least a 72% (c-) on my grade if nothing is weighted.
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, stanbon:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(68.3 + Test)/2 = 72
Can you solve for Test?

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
i have a 68.3% (d+) and i was wondering how much would i need to get on my next test to have at least a 72% (c-) on my grade if nothing is weighted.
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Comment: The answer depends on the number of tests which were
averaged to get the 68.3 average.
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If 3 tests were used, the next test is the 4th and the score needed is
4*72-3*68.3 = 83.1
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But, if 5 tests were used, the next test is the 6th and the score needed
is 6*72-5*68.3 = 90.5
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Cheers,
Stan H.