SOLUTION: Michael has taken 3 quizzes and his average score so far is 80. If he gets 100, a perfect score, on the remaining 2 quizzes, what will his new average be?

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Question 912156: Michael has taken 3 quizzes and his average score so far is 80.
If he gets 100, a perfect score, on the remaining 2 quizzes, what will his new average be?
Answer by JulietG(1812) About Me  (Show Source):
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3 * 80 = 240 out of a possible 300 so far
Add 100 + 100.
440 out of a possible 500.
440%2F500 = 88%