Variable Definitions
| Variable Symbol | Mathematical Meaning |
|---|---|
| P_i | Grade quality points for course i (e.g. 4.0 for A, 3.0 for B) |
| C_i | Credit hours assigned to course i |
Calculation Steps
- Convert each letter grade to numeric grade points.
- Multiply grade points by credit hours to find quality points.
- Sum all course quality points.
- Divide by total attempted credit hours.
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