SOLUTION: 1.) Suzanne has scores of 87, 85, 95, 89 on her first four math exams. She asked the Instructor what grade that she must make on the fifth exam to receive an A in the course. As

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Question 966338: 1.) Suzanne has scores of 87, 85, 95, 89 on her first four math exams. She asked the Instructor
what grade that she must make on the fifth exam to receive an A in the course. Assuming 90%
is an A, what was the Instructor’s answer to her? Show all work.

Answer by macston(5194) About Me  (Show Source):
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The sum of points on five tests to average 90 is 5(90)=450 points
The sum of Suzanne's current test points=87+85+95+89=356
450pts-356pts=94pts
ANSWER: Suzanne must score 94 on the final test to receive an A.