Question

On the last three physics exams a student scored 89, 87, and 92. What score must the student earn on the next exam to have an average above 90?

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Answer 1

For the average to be above 90, the marks in the fourth paper should be MORE THAN 92.

Explanation:

The score of students in last 3 exams = 89 , 87 and 92

Let us assume the marks scored by the student in last exam = k

The average of marks should be above 90.

Now,
`\textrm{The average of total marks}  = \frac{\textrm{Sum of all marks obtained in 4 papers}}{\textrm{ 4 papers }}`

Sum of all 4 paper's marks = 89 + 87 + 92 + k = 268 + k

Also, 90 < Average

`\implies 90 < (268 + k)/(4)\\ or, 360 < 268 + k\\\implies  360 - 268 < k\\or,  k >  92`

Hence,for the average to be above 90, the marks in the fourth paper should be MORE THAN 92.