Math Problem Statement
You have taken four tests in math class so far. You earned 80%, 75%, 90% and 86% on the first four tests. What do you need to score on the fifth test so that your average score is 83%
Solution
To find out what score you need on the fifth test to achieve an average of 83%, we can follow these steps:
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Let the score you need on the fifth test be represented by .
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To find the average, we add up all five test scores and divide by 5. The equation for the average is:
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Multiply both sides of the equation by 5 to eliminate the denominator:
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Add up the scores from the first four tests:
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Substitute this into the equation:
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Solve for :
So, you need to score 84% on the fifth test to achieve an average of 83%.
Do you want more details or have any questions?
Here are 5 related questions to expand on this:
- How does the concept of weighted averages differ from simple averages?
- What would happen if the average needed was higher than 83%?
- How does scoring below the required average on a test affect the overall average?
- How can you calculate the average of multiple tests if the scores are given in fractions instead of percentages?
- What is the impact of a zero score on one test when calculating averages?
Tip: When calculating averages, make sure to sum all elements before dividing by the total number of elements.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Averages
Algebra
Basic Arithmetic
Formulas
Average formula: (sum of scores) / (number of tests)
Equation setup: (80 + 75 + 90 + 86 + x) / 5 = 83
Theorems
Linear Equations
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 6-8