In his first three rounds of golf, Jon scored 72, 78, and 73. What is the highest score he can earn in his fourth round and still have a mean score no greater than 74?

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Matthew Layton · Answer 1 · 2019-09-15T06:51:09+0000

No greater means equal or less. Because the problems asks about the highest score(maximum value), we are going to solve following equation:
(72+78+73+x)/ 4 = 74
(72+78+73+x)=74*4
223+x=296
x=296-223= 73
Answer is 73.

In his first three rounds of golf, Jon scored 72, 78, and 73. What is the highest score he can earn in his fourth round and still have a mean score no greater than 74?

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