How many can you miss on a 40 question test?
| Grade | Minimum | You can miss |
|---|---|---|
| A | 90% | up to 4 wrong |
| B | 80% | up to 8 wrong |
| C | 70% | up to 12 wrong |
| D | 60% | up to 16 wrong |
On a 40 question test, you can miss up to 4 and still get an A, and up to 8 for a B. Scores are rounded to the nearest whole percent, the way most teachers record them.
Scores out of 40
- 39 out of 40 is 98% — A
- 38 out of 40 is 95% — A
- 37 out of 40 is 93% — A
- 36 out of 40 is 90% — A
- 35 out of 40 is 88% — B
Score = right ÷ 40 × 100
Half points and other scales
Giving half credit, or using your school’s own scale? The Easy Grader opens with 40questions: mark each wrong answer, add half points, switch to a plus/minus or custom scale, and print a chart that matches.