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Ravi has scored 99, 61, 71, and 83 on his previous four tests. What score does he need on his next test so that his average (mean) is 78?

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59

Explanation:

Let s = score needed on the next test

(99 + 71 + 83 + s)/4 = 78

Multiply both sides by 4 to remove the fraction.

(4)(99 + 71 + 83 + s)/4 = 78(4)

99 + 71 + 83 + s = 312

253 + s = 312

s = 312 - 253

s = 59

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