In Your Biology Class, Your Final Grade Is Based on Several

question 8

Multiple Choice

In your biology class, your final grade is based on several things: a lab score, score on two major tests, and your score on the final exam. There are 100 points available for each score. However, the lab score is worth 20% of your total grade, each major test is worth 27.5%, and the final exam is worth 25%. Compute the weighted average for the following scores: 91 on the lab, 83 on the first major test, 92 on the second major test, and 84 on the final exam. Round your answer to the nearest hundredth.

• A)89.08
• B)85.93
• C)87.68
• D)87.33
• E)84.85

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