SOLUTION: After taking five tests, one student’s average grade is 65. Of the student scored 83 on his next test, what will his new average be?

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Question 905344: After taking five tests, one student’s average grade is 65. Of the student scored 83 on his next test, what will his new average be?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
%28A%2BB%2BC%2BD%2BE%29%2F5=65
A%2BB%2BC%2BD%2BE=325
Now add the new score and find the new average.
%28A%2BB%2BC%2BD%2BE%2B83%29%2F6=%28325%2B83%29%2F6
%28A%2BB%2BC%2BD%2BE%2B83%29%2F6=408%2F6
%28A%2BB%2BC%2BD%2BE%2B83%29%2F6=highlight%2868%29