Josie must have at least 320 points in her math class to get a B. She needs a B or better to maintain her GPA so she can play an the basketball team. The grade is based on four 50-point tests, three 20-point quizzes, two 20 point projects, and a final exam worth 100 points. The grades Josie has already earned are listed below.

Totals in ()

Tests: 40, 42, 41, 45 (168)
Quizzes: 15, 12, 19 (46)
Projects 15, 18 (33)

Write an inequality to represent the range of scores needed on the final exam for Josie to make a B.

1 answer

B>=320
168+46+33+Final>=320
final>=320-247
final>=73

so she needs a 73 or better.