Marlon is bowling in a tournament and has the highest average after 5 games, with scores of 210, 225, 254, 231, and 280. In order to maintain this exact average, what must be Marlon’s score for his 6th game?
F. 200
G. 210
H. 231
J. 240
K. 245
Answer (2)
Right now, after 5 games, his average is
(1/5) (210 + 225 + 254 + 231 + 280) = (1/5) (1,200) = 240
In order to maintain this exact average through the sixth game, he must roll a 240 .
Marlon needs to score 240 in his 6th game to maintain his average of 240 after 5 games. This is calculated by determining the total score needed for 6 games and subtracting his current total. The answer is J. 240.
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