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Cora is taking three AP classes and two regular classes. Her AP classes count twice as much as her regular classes in her GPA. Each A is worth 4 points, Bs are worth 3 points, Cs are worth 2 points, and Ds are worth 1 point.

Calculate Cora's GPA based on the following grades:

- AP English: A
- AP Government: A
- AP Algebra II: A
- Spanish: B
- Physics: A

Answer :

Cora's GPA, considering the weighted AP classes and grades achieved, calculates to be 3.875.

To calculate Cora's GPA with her AP and regular classes, we need to account for the weight of her AP classes.

  1. Cora has five classes with three being AP and two regular.
  2. AP classes count twice as much as regular classes. Thus, AP classes will be counted as double credits.
  3. Calculate the points for each grade:
  4. AP English (A): 4 points, counted double = 4 × 2 = 8 points
  5. AP Government (A): 4 points, counted double = 4 × 2 = 8 points
  6. AP Algebra II (A): 4 points, counted double = 4 × 2 = 8 points
  7. Spanish (B): 3 points
  8. Physics (A): 4 points
  9. Total points = 8 + 8 + 8 + 3 + 4 = 31 points
  10. Total credit count = 6 (for AP) + 2 (for regular) = 8 credits
  11. Calculate GPA = Total points / Total credits = 31 / 8 = 3.875

Therefore, Cora's GPA is 3.875.

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