Solve the Problem. -Jim Has Gotten Scores of 78 and 69 on His

question 169

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-Jim has gotten scores of 78 and 69 on his first two tests. What score must he get on his third test to keep an average of 70 or greater?

• A) At least 63
• B) At least 72.3
• C) At least 62
• D) At least 73.5

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Definitions:

Cognition

The mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.

Triarchic Theory

A theory of intelligence proposed by Robert Sternberg, suggesting intelligence is composed of analytical, creative, and practical abilities.

Robert Sternberg

An American psychologist best known for his theory on intelligence and creativity, including the triarchic theory of intelligence.

Hindsight Bias

The tendency to believe, after learning an outcome, that one would have foreseen it, often referred to as the "I-knew-it-all-along" phenomenon.