Problema Solution

In order to score an A for the semester, a student must have an average of at least 90%. If Peter scored 85, 92, and 86 on his three tests, how much will he need to score on the exam if the exam is worth twice as much as a test (i.e one exam is equivalent to two tests)? You are expected to use inequalities in your solution.

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let he scores x in exam

so, average = 85 + 92+ 86+2x/5 = 263+2x/5

=> 263 + 2x / 5 = 90 

=> 263 + 2x = 450

=> 2x = 187

=> x = 93.5