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| − | Kim earned scores of 87,83, and 88 on her first three mathematics examinations. If Kim receives a score of 90 on the fourth exam, then her average will | + | Kim earned scores of <math>87,83, and 88</math> on her first three mathematics examinations. If Kim receives a score of <math>90</math> on the fourth exam, then her average will |
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The average of the first three test scores is <math>\frac{88+83+87}{3}=86</math>. The average of all four exams is <math>\frac{87+83+88+90}{4}=87</math>. It increased by one point. <math>\mathrm{(B)}</math> | The average of the first three test scores is <math>\frac{88+83+87}{3}=86</math>. The average of all four exams is <math>\frac{87+83+88+90}{4}=87</math>. It increased by one point. <math>\mathrm{(B)}</math> | ||
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| + | {{AHSME box|year=1995|before=First question|num-a=2}} | ||
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Latest revision as of 21:13, 17 November 2024
Problem
Kim earned scores of 
on her first three mathematics examinations. If Kim receives a score of 
on the fourth exam, then her average will
Solution
The average of the first three test scores is 
. The average of all four exams is 
. It increased by one point. 
See also
| 1995 AHSME (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
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| All AHSME Problems and Solutions | ||
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