A student in COBU260 course scores 60 points out of a possible 110 in the first half of the semester. If there are 140 outstanding points that a student can earn during the second half of the semester, what’s the minimum points out of 140  the student must earn during the second half of the semester to receive a “B” grade (80% final percentage score). Specify your answer as points to be earned during the second half of the semester; do not divide by 140.

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A student in COBU260 course scores 60 points out of a possible 110 in the first half of the semester. If there are 140 outstanding points that a student can earn during the second half of the semester, what’s the minimum points out of 140  the student must earn during the second half of the semester to receive a “B” grade (80% final percentage score). Specify your answer as points to be earned during the second half of the semester; do not divide by 140.

 

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