Sam wants to be named the greatest home run hitter of his baseball league. In the past 5 seasons he has hit 24, 20, 23, 20, and 21 home runs, respectively. To qualify for the home run trophy he must average at least 22 home runs in 6 seasons. How many home runs, must he hit this season to qualify?

A. + 22/6_>108

B. H+108/6_>22

C. H+108/6>22

D. H+22/6>108

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13 July, 09:06

Sam wants to be named the greatest home run hitter of his baseball league. In the past 5 seasons he has hit 24, 20, 23, 20, and 21 home runs, respectively. To qualify for the home run trophy he must average at least 22 home runs in 6 seasons. How many home runs, must he hit this season to qualify?

A. + 22/6_>108

B. H+108/6_>22

C. H+108/6>22

D. H+22/6>108

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Mara Woodward · Answer 1

b. (108+x) / 6 >=22

Step-by-step explanation:

to find the average, add them up and divide by the number of numbers

average for 6 seasons

(24+20+23+20+21+x) / 6

it must be at least 22

(24+20+23+20+21+x) / 6> = 22

simplify

(108+x) / 6 >=22