Question

medal!!

Justin is bowling in a tournament. To make it to the second round, he needs to average a score of 140 for 5 games. He bowled scores of 125, 156, 137, and 170 in his first 4 games. What does he need to score in the 5th game to make it to the second round?
A. 92
B. 112
C. 142
D. 162

Answer 1

@austinL

Answer 2

wouldnt my answer be C?

Answer 3

\(\displaystyle \frac{125+156+137+170+x}{5}\ge140\)

Solve for x :)

Answer 4

one sec solving it:)

Answer 5

so im getting 117.6> 140

Answer 6

I think you misunderstood, you need to solve for x in the inequality.

Answer 7

so B right?:)

Answer 8

That is what I got :D
Good Job!

Answer 9

thanks!!

Answer 10

You're welcome!