SOLUTION: The average of Paula's two test scores must be 80 to get a b in class. If she got 72 on the first test, what must she get on the second test to get a b?

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Question 968043: The average of Paula's two test scores must be 80 to get a b in class. If she got 72 on the first test, what must she get on the second test to get a b?
Answer by amarjeeth123(570) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let the second test score be x.
(72+x)/2=80
72+x=160
x=160-72=88
She must get 88 on the second test to get a B.