Question

The average grade Jared received on 4 tests was 94. If he drops his lowest test grade of 85, what will his new average be?

A.72.75
B.76
C.89.5
D.97

Pls help TT

Answer 1

D. 97

Explanation:

x = sum of 4 test grades Jared received

`(x)/(4) = 94`

x = 376

If he drops lowest test grade of 85, then subtract 85 from Jared's sum of all test grades:

x - 85 --> 376 - 85

= 291

Now that one of his test grades are not considered, this means there are only 3 test grades to consider.

291 must be divided by 3 to get the average:

`(291)/(3)` = 97

The answer is D) 97

Answer 2

total points on the 4 tests- 94x4= 376

376- 85= 291

291/3= D. 97