Question #6403834Short Answer

Math

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After appearing in 16 games this season, a certain baseball pitcher had thrown 1550 pitches, exactly 70% of which were strikes. In his 17th appearance, he threw 99 pitches, and increased his season-long strike percentage to greater than 71%. What is the least number of strikes he could have thrown in the 17th game? 

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