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-Jon has 1155 points in his math class. He must have 86% of the 1500 points possible by the end of the term to receive credit for the class. What is the minimum number of additional points he must earn by the end of the
Term to receive credit for the class?
A) 345 points
B) 135 points
C) 993 points
D) 1290 points

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To receive credit, Jon needs to earn 86% of 1500 points, which equals 1290 points (0.86 * 1500 = 1290). He already has 1155 points, so he needs an additional 135 points (1290 - 1155 = 135) to reach the required total.

Solve. -Jon Has 1155 Points in His Math Class. He Must