Given scores of 74,70,71, what should the next score be in order to attain an average score of 72?
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Given 3 scores of 74, 70, 71, what should be score number 4 in order to attain an average score of 72?
Setup Average Equation:
Average =
Sum of our 3 numbers + unknown score of x
Total Numbers
72 =
74 + 70 + 71 + x
4
Cross Multiply
74 + 70 + 71 + x = 72 x 4 x + 215 = 288
Subtract 215 from both sides of the equation to isolate x:
x + 215 - 215 = 288 - 215
x = 73
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What is the Answer?
x = 73
How does the Missing Average Calculator work?
Free Missing Average Calculator - Given a set of scores and an average, this calculates the next score necessary to attain that average This calculator has 2 inputs.
What 1 formula is used for the Missing Average Calculator?
Average = (your Sum of all numbers + unknown score of x)/Total Numbers
What 3 concepts are covered in the Missing Average Calculator?
average
A number expressing the central value of a set Sum of Values/n
missing average
A score or rank required to reach a certain average
number
an arithmetical value, expressed by a word, symbol, or figure, representing a particular quantity and used in counting and making calculations and for showing order in a series or for identification. A quantity or amount.
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