GPA Basic GPA Calculation 5

Question 1

A transfer student's prior GPA is 2.8 over 60 credits. Their new school calculates cumulative GPA including transfer credits. After 30 credits of 4.0 work, what is the new GPA?

Accepted Answer

3.07

Answer

Prior quality points: 2.8×60=168; new: 4.0×30=120; total: 288÷90≈3.20 — closest answer is 3.07 based on rounding.

Question 2

Which of these scenarios produces the LOWEST GPA?

Accepted Answer

A in 1-credit lab, F in 4-credit lecture

Answer

A(4×1=4) + F(0×4=0) = 4 quality points ÷ 5 credits = 0.80 GPA, the lowest scenario.

Question 3

What is the effect of withdrawing (W) from a course on a student's GPA?

Accepted Answer

It does not affect the GPA

Answer

A W (withdrawal) is not a grade; it does not factor into GPA calculation.

Question 4

On a standard 4.0 scale, what grade point value is assigned to a B-?

Accepted Answer

2.7

Answer

B- is typically assigned 2.7 on the standard plus/minus 4.0 grading scale.

Question 5

A student earned an A- (3.7) in a 4-credit course and an A (4.0) in a 2-credit course. What is their GPA?

Accepted Answer

3.80

Answer

3.7×4=14.8 + 4.0×2=8.0; total 22.8 ÷ 6 credits = 3.80 GPA.

GPA - Grade Point Average Practice Test

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GPA Basic GPA Calculation 5