How many can you miss on a 42 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 17 wrong |
On a 42 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 42
- 41 out of 42 is 98% — A
- 40 out of 42 is 95% — A
- 39 out of 42 is 93% — A
- 38 out of 42 is 90% — A
- 37 out of 42 is 88% — B
Score = right ÷ 42 × 100
Half points and other scales
Giving half credit, or using your school’s own scale? The Easy Grader opens with 42questions: mark each wrong answer, add half points, switch to a plus/minus or custom scale, and print a chart that matches.