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2009 Pascal Problem 17

Nerissa writes five mathematics tests, each worth the same amount, and obtains an average of 73\%. After her teacher deletes one of her test marks, Nerissa's new average is 76\%. What was the mark on the test that the teacher deleted?

\textbf{(A)}\ 60\%\quad \textbf{(B)}\ 61\%\quad \textbf{(C)}\ 62\%\quad \textbf{(D)}\ 63\%\quad \textbf{(E)}\ 64\%

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