One Common System for Computing a Grade Point Average (GPA)assigns

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Multiple Choice

One common system for computing a grade point average (GPA) assigns 4 points to an A, 3 points to a B, 2 Points to a C, and 1 point to a D. What is the GPA of a student who gets a B in a 3-credit course, an A in a 2-credit course, and a B, a D, and a D, respectively, in each of three 4-credit courses? Round your answer to the nearest hundredth.

• A)2.31
• B)2.18
• C)1.94
• D)2.4

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