SOLUTION: Lisa recorded her first 4 scores in a Math test. 86%,94%,78%,97%. In order to get an A She needs to have an average of 90%. What must she get on her 5th test to get an A?

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Question 985090: Lisa recorded her first 4 scores in a Math test. 86%,94%,78%,97%. In order to get an A She needs to have an average of 90%. What must she get on her 5th test to get an A?
Answer by macston(5194) About Me  (Show Source):
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To average 90 over 5 scores, the sum of the scores must be (5 x 90)=450
86+94+78+97=355
450-355=95
ANSWER: She needs 95 on her fifth test to average 90.
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CHECK:
%2886%2B94%2B78%2B97%2B95%29%2F5=90