Maths problem

[nect4r]

Hi guys,
I'm doing a module which is assessed by 2 exams. The first exam is worth 40% of the end mark, and the second is worth 60%.

I got 62% in the first exam.

I need 40% OVERALL to pass the module.

What is the minimum mark I'd need to pass?

Thanks :)

[CT]

I think it's about 25%. Don't take any chances mind. Get as much as you possibly can. Unless the second one is considerably more difficult, you should do fine. 62% is a fairly good mark for the other one.

[Gef]

I agree with CT. I presume that it's not a maths module :-)

[nect4r]

Hehe. I just took it today actually so here's hoping I did well. I'm sure I got over 25-30% though - just curious :)

And it was a Psychology module ;)

[Loosehead]

You got 62% of 40 so you have achieved 24.8% of the total so you need to get at least another 15.2% of 60 which is 9.12 out of 60.

Sound like a very easy exam to me 40% seems very low.

[nect4r]

Hi Loosehead, thanks for your answer - I was looking for a percentage figure in the second exam, that I'd need to achieve?

40% is the basic pass mark for that module, I'm in the first year of a BSc in Psychology with Criminology. I'm pretty sure that's the standard mark to pass the first year with most universities in the UK.

[Loosehead]

you need (100/60)*15.2% = 25.34%