In a college, some courses contribute more towards an overall GPA than other courses. For example, a science class is worth 4 points; mathematics is worth 3 points; history is worth 2 points; and English is worth 3 points. The values of the grade letters are as follows, A= 4, B=3, C=2, D=1, F=0. What is the GPA of a student who made a “C” in Trigonometry, a “B” in American History, an “A” in Botany, and a “B” in Microbiology?

A. 2.59
B. 2.86
C. 3.08
D. 3.33
E. 3.67

Question

In a college, some courses contribute more towards an overall GPA than other courses. For example, a science class is worth 4 points; mathematics is worth 3 points; history is worth 2 points; and English is worth 3 points. The values of the grade letters are as follows, A= 4, B=3, C=2, D=1, F=0. What is the GPA of a student who made a “C” in Trigonometry, a “B” in American History, an “A” in Botany, and a “B” in Microbiology?

A. 2.59 
B. 2.86 
C. 3.08 
D. 3.33 
E. 3.67

anonymous · Answer

The maximum possible score will be 4(3)+4(2)+4(4)+4(4)=52

The score earned was 2(3)+3(2)+4(4)+3(4)=40

A grade point of 4 equals the maximum score.

So 40/52=x/4

So x= 3.0769 $$x \approx3.08$$