Question

a test is worth 50% of my grade. I got a 70% on my test. my grade right now is a 54%. what will my grade be now?

Answer 1

To calculate your new grade after taking the test, you can use the following formula:

\[
\text{New Grade} = (\text{Weight of Current Grade} \times \text{Current Grade}) + (\text{Weight of Test} \times \text{Test Score})
\]

1. Your current grade is 54%, and it's worth 50% of your overall grade.
2. Your test score is 70%, and it's also worth 50% of your overall grade.

Now plug in the values:

\[
\text{New Grade} = (0.5 \times 54) + (0.5 \times 70)
\]

Calculating each part:

\[
0.5 \times 54 = 27
\]
\[
0.5 \times 70 = 35
\]

Now add these two results together:

\[
\text{New Grade} = 27 + 35 = 62
\]

Your new grade after the test will be **62%**.