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To calculate:The new mean exam score of Sylvie.
Answer to Problem 4PTTS
The new mean score of Sylvie is 74.
Explanation of Solution
Given information:The number of exams is given = 4.
Her mean score is given = 71.
The number of extra credit is given = 12.
Formula used:The concept of solving 2 step equations is used.
Calculation:
The mean average of the 4 exams is 71.
Let the total sum of the 4 exams be x.
Now, the extra credit of 12 marks is given. So the new mean becomes,
Solve the Equation (1) to find the value of
Put this value of
Therefore, the new mean exam score of Sylvie is 74.
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