QuestionTo earn the score he wants in a trivia game, Jet needs an average of, after five rounds. Each round is worth 50 points. The scores of his first four rounds are shown in the table. If there is one more round, What is the minimum score he can receive to earn at least an average in the trivia game? \begin{tabular}{|c|c|} \hline Round & Score \\ \hline 1 & \\ \hline 2 & \\ \hline 3 & \\ \hline 4 & 5 \\ \hline \end{tabular}
Studdy Solution
STEP 1
1. Jet needs an average score of across five rounds.
2. Each round is worth 50 points.
3. The scores for the first four rounds are: .
STEP 2
1. Calculate the total score needed for an 80% average over five rounds.
2. Calculate the total score Jet has after four rounds.
3. Determine the minimum score needed in the fifth round.
STEP 3
Calculate the total score needed for an average over five rounds. Since each round is worth 50 points, the total possible points for five rounds is:
To find the score needed for an average:
STEP 4
Calculate the total score Jet has after four rounds. The scores are . Add these scores:
STEP 5
Determine the minimum score needed in the fifth round. Subtract the total score Jet has from the total score needed:
Therefore, the minimum score Jet needs in the fifth round is:
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