To calculate the overall percentage for six semesters, sum the marks obtained in each semester, divide by the total possible marks across all semesters, and then multiply the result by 100.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
Steps to Calculate Overall Percentage:
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Gather Your Data: Collect the marks you obtained in each of the six semesters. Also, determine the total possible marks for each semester.
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Calculate Total Marks Obtained: Add up the marks you obtained in all six semesters:
Total Marks Obtained = Semester 1 Marks + Semester 2 Marks + Semester 3 Marks + Semester 4 Marks + Semester 5 Marks + Semester 6 Marks
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Calculate Total Possible Marks: Add up the total possible marks for all six semesters:
Total Possible Marks = Semester 1 Total Marks + Semester 2 Total Marks + Semester 3 Total Marks + Semester 4 Total Marks + Semester 5 Total Marks + Semester 6 Total Marks
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Calculate the Overall Percentage: Divide the total marks obtained by the total possible marks, and then multiply by 100:
Overall Percentage = (Total Marks Obtained / Total Possible Marks) * 100
Example:
Let's say your marks and total marks for each semester are as follows:
| Semester | Marks Obtained | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 400 | 500 |
| 2 | 420 | 500 |
| 3 | 450 | 500 |
| 4 | 410 | 500 |
| 5 | 430 | 500 |
| 6 | 460 | 500 |
- Total Marks Obtained: 400 + 420 + 450 + 410 + 430 + 460 = 2570
- Total Possible Marks: 500 + 500 + 500 + 500 + 500 + 500 = 3000
- Overall Percentage: (2570 / 3000) * 100 = 85.67%
Therefore, your overall percentage for the six semesters is 85.67%.
In Summary:
Calculating your overall percentage across six semesters is a straightforward process of summing your scores, summing the total possible scores, and then dividing the former by the latter, multiplied by 100. This gives you a clear picture of your academic performance across the entire period.
