5 out of 120 = 4.17%
If you scored 5 points out of a possible 120 points, your percentage grade is 4.17%, which is a F letter grade with a GPA of 0.0.
Standard US Scale
4.0 Scale
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
Detailed Grade Table
| Grade | Correct | Incorrect | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| A+ | 117 to 120 | 0 to 3 | 97.00 to 100.00 |
| A | 112 to 116 | 4 to 8 | 93.00 to 96.99 |
| A- | 108 to 111 | 9 to 12 | 90.00 to 92.99 |
| B+ | 105 to 107 | 13 to 15 | 87.00 to 89.99 |
| B | 100 to 104 | 16 to 20 | 83.00 to 86.99 |
| B- | 96 to 99 | 21 to 24 | 80.00 to 82.99 |
| C+ | 93 to 95 | 25 to 27 | 77.00 to 79.99 |
| C | 88 to 92 | 28 to 32 | 73.00 to 76.99 |
| C- | 84 to 87 | 33 to 36 | 70.00 to 72.99 |
| D+ | 81 to 83 | 37 to 39 | 67.00 to 69.99 |
| D | 76 to 80 | 40 to 44 | 63.00 to 66.99 |
| D- | 72 to 75 | 45 to 48 | 60.00 to 62.99 |
| F | 0 to 71 | 49 to 120 | 0.00 to 59.99 |
Your grade of 4.17% (F) is highlighted in the table above. The "Correct" and "Incorrect" columns show the equivalent number of questions for your total of 120 points.
To calculate 5 out of 120 as a percentage, you divide 5 by 120 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 (5) by the total points possible (120):
5 ÷ 120 = 0.0417 - Multiply the result by 100 to get the percentage:
0.0417 × 100 = 4.17% - Convert the percentage to a letter grade using the standard scale:
4.17% = F
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A score of 5 out of 120 (4.17%) has different implications depending on the educational context:
| Context | Interpretation |
|---|---|
| Homework Assignment | Insufficient understanding, requires review |
| Quiz or Test | Inadequate preparation, requires comprehensive review |
| Final Exam | Insufficient understanding of course material |
| Course Grade | Below acceptable performance standards |
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