SOLUTION: Fred has scores of 85, 91, 78, and 82. How much must he score on the fifth test to average 85 on all five?

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Question 916134: Fred has scores of 85, 91, 78, and 82. How much must he score on the fifth test to average 85 on all five?
Answer by JulietG(1812) About Me  (Show Source):
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Assuming all the tests are worth the same 100 points, he will need 85*5 points, or a total of 425 points.
He already has 85+91+78+82 = 336. His final test needs to be 425 - 336, or an 89.

Fred should stay in this weekend and study!