120 out of 178 = 67.42%
If you scored 120 points out of a possible 178 points, your percentage grade is 67.42%, which is a D+ letter grade with a GPA of 1.3.
Standard US Scale
4.0 Scale
Grade Description
Needs Improvement - Barely meets minimum requirements with significant gaps.
Improvement Tips
- Meet with your teacher to create an improvement plan
- Establish a daily study routine with specific goals
- Find a tutor or study partner to help with challenging topics
- Break down complex topics into smaller, manageable parts
Detailed Grade Table
| Grade | Correct | Incorrect | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| A+ | 173 to 178 | 0 to 5 | 97.00 to 100.00 |
| A | 166 to 172 | 6 to 12 | 93.00 to 96.99 |
| A- | 161 to 165 | 13 to 17 | 90.00 to 92.99 |
| B+ | 155 to 160 | 18 to 23 | 87.00 to 89.99 |
| B | 148 to 154 | 24 to 30 | 83.00 to 86.99 |
| B- | 143 to 147 | 31 to 35 | 80.00 to 82.99 |
| C+ | 138 to 142 | 36 to 40 | 77.00 to 79.99 |
| C | 130 to 137 | 41 to 48 | 73.00 to 76.99 |
| C- | 125 to 129 | 49 to 53 | 70.00 to 72.99 |
| D+ | 120 to 124 | 54 to 58 | 67.00 to 69.99 |
| D | 113 to 119 | 59 to 65 | 63.00 to 66.99 |
| D- | 107 to 112 | 66 to 71 | 60.00 to 62.99 |
| F | 0 to 106 | 72 to 178 | 0.00 to 59.99 |
Your grade of 67.42% (D+) is highlighted in the table above. The "Correct" and "Incorrect" columns show the equivalent number of questions for your total of 178 points.
To calculate 120 out of 178 as a percentage, you divide 120 by 178 and then multiply by 100:
This calculation gives you your percentage score, which can then be converted to a letter grade based on your school or institution's grading scale.
Step-by-step explanation:
- Divide the points earned (120) by the total points possible (178):
120 ÷ 178 = 0.6742 - Multiply the result by 100 to get the percentage:
0.6742 × 100 = 67.42% - Convert the percentage to a letter grade using the standard scale:
67.42% = D+
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A score of 120 out of 178 (67.42%) has different implications depending on the educational context:
| Context | Interpretation |
|---|---|
| Homework Assignment | Basic understanding with significant gaps |
| Quiz or Test | Minimal preparation with significant gaps |
| Final Exam | Basic understanding of core concepts |
| Course Grade | Minimal acceptable performance |
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