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1995 AHSME Problems/Problem 1

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Problem

Kim earned scores of 87,83, and 88 on her first three mathematics examinations. If Kim receives a score of 90 on the fourth exam, then her average will


\mathrm{(A) \ \text{remain the same} } \qquad \mathrm{(B) \ \text{increase by 1} } \qquad \mathrm{(C) \ \text{increase by 2} ...

Solution

The average of the first three test scores is \frac{88+83+87}{3}=86. The average of all four exams is \frac{87+83+88+90}{4}=87. It increased by one point. \mathrm{(B)}

See also

1995 AHSME (Problems)
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First question
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Problem 2
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