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Problem
Josanna's test scores to date are and
Her goal is to raise her test average at least
points with her next test. What is the minimum test score she would need to accomplish this goal?
Solution
Take the average of her current test scores, which is
This means that she wants her test average after the sixth test to be Let
be the score that Josanna receives on her sixth test. Thus, our equation is
\[x = \boxed{95\ \(\textbf{(E)}}\] (Error compiling LaTeX. Unknown error_msg)
See also
2011 AMC 12B (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | |
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Followed by Problem 3 |
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