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Ben bowled 129 and 213 in his first two games. What must he bowl in his third game to have an average of at least 160​?
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Ben bowled 129 and 213 in his first two games. What must he bowl in his third game to have an average of at least 160​?

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He needs at least 138.
An average of some numbers is their sum divided by how many numbers there are.
To solve this question, this equation can be made: (129+213+x)/3=160
Solve the equation:
129+213+x=480
x = 138
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