242 out of 342 = 70.76%

If you scored 242 points out of a possible 342 points, your percentage grade is 70.76%, which is a C- letter grade with a GPA of 1.7.

Percentage
70.76%
Letter Grade
C-

Standard US Scale

GPA
1.7

4.0 Scale

Grade Assessment
Understanding what your grade means

Grade Description

Satisfactory - Meets basic requirements with some gaps in understanding.

Improvement Tips

  • Identify and focus on your weaker areas
  • Increase study time and create a regular schedule
  • Seek help from teachers or tutors for difficult concepts
  • Use multiple learning resources (videos, books, practice tests)
Grade Scale
Your grade highlighted in the standard scale

Detailed Grade Table

GradeCorrectIncorrectPercent
A+332 to 3420 to 1097.00 to 100.00
A319 to 33111 to 2393.00 to 96.99
A-308 to 31824 to 3490.00 to 92.99
B+298 to 30735 to 4487.00 to 89.99
B284 to 29745 to 5883.00 to 86.99
B-274 to 28359 to 6880.00 to 82.99
C+264 to 27369 to 7877.00 to 79.99
C250 to 26379 to 9273.00 to 76.99
C-240 to 24993 to 10270.00 to 72.99
D+230 to 239103 to 11267.00 to 69.99
D216 to 229113 to 12663.00 to 66.99
D-206 to 215127 to 13660.00 to 62.99
F0 to 205137 to 3420.00 to 59.99

Your grade of 70.76% (C-) is highlighted in the table above. The "Correct" and "Incorrect" columns show the equivalent number of questions for your total of 342 points.

How to calculate 242 out of 342 as a percentage

To calculate 242 out of 342 as a percentage, you divide 242 by 342 and then multiply by 100:

(242 ÷ 342) × 100 = 70.76%

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 (242) by the total points possible (342):
    242 ÷ 342 = 0.7076
  2. Multiply the result by 100 to get the percentage:
    0.7076 × 100 = 70.76%
  3. Convert the percentage to a letter grade using the standard scale:
    70.76% = C-

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Educational Context
Understanding what this grade means in an educational setting

A score of 242 out of 342 (70.76%) has different implications depending on the educational context:

ContextInterpretation
Homework AssignmentAdequate understanding with some gaps
Quiz or TestGood preparation with some knowledge gaps
Final ExamSolid understanding of core concepts
Course GradeSatisfactory performance with room for improvement
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