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Old 05-16-2009, 07:15 PM   #1
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how to calculate final exam grade needed to pass?
I have a 68 in the class and my final exam grade is 15%. thanks
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Old 05-16-2009, 07:36 PM   #2
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Passing grade for the CLASS or passing grade for college?
I would think you would need a D for your school, a C for college...Just do the best you can...thats all you can do..
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Old 05-16-2009, 07:44 PM   #3
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(0.7 - 0.68 * 0.85) / 0.15 = 81.3%

The highest grade you can get in the class is 72.8% You need 15% to hang on to a D.
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Old 05-16-2009, 08:03 PM   #4
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What % is a pass?
50?
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