3 out of 79 = 3.80%

If you scored 3 points out of a possible 79 points, your percentage grade is 3.80%, which is a F letter grade with a GPA of 0.0.

Percentage
3.80%
Letter Grade
F

Standard US Scale

GPA
0.0

4.0 Scale

Grade Assessment
Understanding what your grade means

Grade Description

Unsatisfactory - Does not meet minimum requirements and needs substantial improvement.

Improvement Tips

  • Schedule a meeting with your teacher immediately
  • Consider intensive tutoring or academic support services
  • Rebuild your foundation with basic concepts first
  • Develop better study habits and time management skills
  • Ask for extra credit opportunities if available
Grade Scale
Your grade highlighted in the standard scale

Detailed Grade Table

GradeCorrectIncorrectPercent
A+77 to 790 to 297.00 to 100.00
A74 to 763 to 593.00 to 96.99
A-72 to 736 to 790.00 to 92.99
B+69 to 718 to 1087.00 to 89.99
B66 to 6811 to 1383.00 to 86.99
B-64 to 6514 to 1580.00 to 82.99
C+61 to 6316 to 1877.00 to 79.99
C58 to 6019 to 2173.00 to 76.99
C-56 to 5722 to 2370.00 to 72.99
D+53 to 5524 to 2667.00 to 69.99
D50 to 5227 to 2963.00 to 66.99
D-48 to 4930 to 3160.00 to 62.99
F0 to 4732 to 790.00 to 59.99

Your grade of 3.80% (F) is highlighted in the table above. The "Correct" and "Incorrect" columns show the equivalent number of questions for your total of 79 points.

How to calculate 3 out of 79 as a percentage

To calculate 3 out of 79 as a percentage, you divide 3 by 79 and then multiply by 100:

(3 ÷ 79) × 100 = 3.80%

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 (3) by the total points possible (79):
    3 ÷ 79 = 0.0380
  2. Multiply the result by 100 to get the percentage:
    0.0380 × 100 = 3.80%
  3. Convert the percentage to a letter grade using the standard scale:
    3.80% = F

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Educational Context
Understanding what this grade means in an educational setting

A score of 3 out of 79 (3.80%) has different implications depending on the educational context:

ContextInterpretation
Homework AssignmentInsufficient understanding, requires review
Quiz or TestInadequate preparation, requires comprehensive review
Final ExamInsufficient understanding of course material
Course GradeBelow acceptable performance standards
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