An employment agency requires applicants average at least 70% on a battery of four job skills tests. If an applicant scored 70%, 76%, and 84% on the first thi fourth test to maintain a 70% or better average?

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An employment agency requires applicants average at least 70% on a battery of four job skills tests. If an applicant scored 70%, 76%, and 84% on the first three exams, what must he score on the
fourth test to maintain a 70% or better average?
70
% or better
Transcribed Image Text:An employment agency requires applicants average at least 70% on a battery of four job skills tests. If an applicant scored 70%, 76%, and 84% on the first three exams, what must he score on the fourth test to maintain a 70% or better average? 70 % or better
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