142 out of 159 = 89.31%

If you scored 142 points out of a possible 159 points, your percentage grade is 89.31%, which is a B+ letter grade with a GPA of 3.3.

Percentage
89.31%
Letter Grade
B+

Standard US Scale

GPA
3.3

4.0 Scale

Grade Assessment
Understanding what your grade means

Grade Description

Good - Shows solid understanding with minor areas for improvement.

Improvement Tips

  • Review your minor mistakes and understand why they occurred
  • Participate more actively in class discussions
  • Create study groups to reinforce learning
  • Practice with more challenging problems
Grade Scale
Your grade highlighted in the standard scale

Detailed Grade Table

GradeCorrectIncorrectPercent
A+155 to 1590 to 497.00 to 100.00
A148 to 1545 to 1193.00 to 96.99
A-144 to 14712 to 1590.00 to 92.99
B+139 to 14316 to 2087.00 to 89.99
B132 to 13821 to 2783.00 to 86.99
B-128 to 13128 to 3180.00 to 82.99
C+123 to 12732 to 3677.00 to 79.99
C117 to 12237 to 4273.00 to 76.99
C-112 to 11643 to 4770.00 to 72.99
D+107 to 11148 to 5267.00 to 69.99
D101 to 10653 to 5863.00 to 66.99
D-96 to 10059 to 6360.00 to 62.99
F0 to 9564 to 1590.00 to 59.99

Your grade of 89.31% (B+) is highlighted in the table above. The "Correct" and "Incorrect" columns show the equivalent number of questions for your total of 159 points.

How to calculate 142 out of 159 as a percentage

To calculate 142 out of 159 as a percentage, you divide 142 by 159 and then multiply by 100:

(142 ÷ 159) × 100 = 89.31%

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:

  1. Divide the points earned (142) by the total points possible (159):
    142 ÷ 159 = 0.8931
  2. Multiply the result by 100 to get the percentage:
    0.8931 × 100 = 89.31%
  3. Convert the percentage to a letter grade using the standard scale:
    89.31% = B+

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Educational Context
Understanding what this grade means in an educational setting

A score of 142 out of 159 (89.31%) has different implications depending on the educational context:

ContextInterpretation
Homework AssignmentStrong understanding of the material
Quiz or TestExcellent preparation and knowledge retention
Final ExamMastery of course material
Course GradeStrong performance throughout the course
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