How to calculate final exam grades?

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To calculate final exam grades, one must understand the weight of each component: class assessment (30%), assignment (30%), and final exam (40%). For example, if a student scores 17 out of 30 for class assessment and 18 out of 30 for the assignment, they need to determine the score required on the final exam, which is marked out of 40. Additionally, knowledge of any grading curve applied by the professor and the desired final grade is essential for accurate calculations.

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For example:
17/30 for class assessment (worth 30% of final grade)
18/30 for assignment (worth 30% of final grade)
How do you figure out how much you would need for the final exam (worth 40% of final grade)

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Welcome to PF;
Hint: what are percentages?

If the final exam were marked out of 40, would that help?
 
You also need to know if and how the professor curves the grade, and what your goal is for your grade.
 

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