A softball player has had 8 base hits out of 25 at bats for a current batting average of .320. How many consecutive base hits does she need if she wants to raise her batting average to .400? Explain or show your reasoning.

A softball player has had 8 base hits out of 25 at bats for a current batting average of .320. How many consecutive base hits does she need if she wants to raise her batting average to .400? Explain or show your reasoning.

Algebra: Structure And Method, Book 1

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Publisher:Richard G. Brown, Mary P. Dolciani, Robert H. Sorgenfrey, William L. Cole

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How many consecutive base hits does she need if she wants to raise her batting average to .400?
Explain or show your reasoning.

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