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Amy knows from reading her syllabus in intermediate algebra that the average of her chapter tests accounts for
a. Determine the range of grades that she would need on her final exam to get an “A” in the class. (Assume that a grade of “A” is obtained if Amy’s overall average is 90% or better.)
b. Determine the range of grades that Amy would need on her final exam to get a “B” in the class. (Assume that a grade of “B” is obtained if Amy’s overall average is at least 80% but less than 90%.)
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