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What Grade Is a 38/42?

38/42 = 90.48%, which is an A (A− on a plus/minus scale). That is 4 wrong out of 42.

90.48%38 out of 42
Standard
A
Plus / minus
A−
Wrong
4

38 ÷ 42 × 100 = 90.48% ≈ 90%

How to calculate 38 out of 42

38 ÷ 42 × 100 = 90.48%

Divide the number right by the total and multiply by 100. Teachers usually round to the nearest whole percent, so38/42 is recorded as 90% — an A on the standard 90/80/70/60 scale and an A− on a plus/minus scale. Each question is worth 2.38%, so 4 wrongcost 9.52 points.

Nearby scores out of 42

  • 36/42 is 85.71% (B)
  • 37/42 is 88.1% (B+)
  • 39/42 is 92.86% (A)
  • 40/42 is 95.24% (A)

38 out of nearby totals

Grade a whole test of 42

See the full grading chart for 42 questions for every score out of 42, or open the Easy Grader with 42 questions to mark each paper, add half points and use your own scale.

Frequently asked questions

What grade is a 38/42?

38/42 is 90.48%, which rounds to 90% — an A on the standard 90/80/70/60 scale and an A− on a plus/minus scale.

What is 38 out of 42 as a percentage?

90.48%. Divide 38 by 42 and multiply by 100: 38 ÷ 42 × 100 = 90.48%. Rounded to a whole number that is 90%.

Is 38/42 passing?

Yes. 38/42 rounds to 90%, at or above the usual 60% pass mark. Some classes need a C (70%) or higher to pass.

How many questions were missed on a 38/42?

4 out of 42. Each question is worth 2.38%, so 4 wrong takes 9.52% off a perfect score.