Question

A final is worth 25% of your whole grade. The student currently has 86%. What will be the student score if he doesn't take the final as well as gets 100% on the final.

Answer 1

do you mind telling me how you would first approach this problem?

Answer 2

Well I know that if I get 100 percent on the final then I have 25 points out of 100....is that right?

Answer 3

exactly. how much is his current grade worth in the final percent?

Answer 4

86?

Answer 5

no, the final itself is worth 25%, what's the 86% worth with the final?

Answer 6

75%

Answer 7

oh ok so convert that to .75 and multiply it to 86?

Answer 8

bingo! looks like you got it =]

Answer 9

Thanks you get a high five!

Answer 10

hahaha right back at ya!

Answer 11

doesnt make sense, you said that he doesnt take final ?