Solve the problem.
-Jon has 928 points in his math class. He must have $71 \%$ 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) 659 points
B) 137 points
C) 572 points
D) 1065 points

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To find the minimum number of additional points Jon needs to earn to receive credit for the class, first calculate $71\%$ of 1500 points, which is $0.71 \times 1500 = 1065$ points. Jon already has 928 points, so the additional points he needs are $1065 - 928 = 137$ points.

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Solve the Problem $71 \%$ Of the 1500 Points Possible by the End of the Class