Ben bowled 146 and 215 in his first two games. What must he bowl in his third game to have an average of at least 170 ?

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Ben bowled 146 and 215 in his first two games. What must he bowl in his third game to have an average of at least 170 ​?

Raymond B. · Accepted Answer

(146 + 215 + x)/3 = 170361 + x = 3(170) = 510x = 510-361 = 149he needs at least 149 to have an average of 170146+215+149=510510/3 = 170 average

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