17 out of 40 as a Percentage
17 out of 40 is 42.50%, which is a letter grade of F.
Percentage
42.50%
Letter Grade
F
Wrong Answers
23
Simplified
17/40
Understanding the Calculation
To convert 17 out of 40 into a percentage, divide the correct answers (17) by the total questions (40) and multiply by 100:
(17 ÷ 40) × 100 = 42.50%
With 17 correct answers out of 40, you got 23 wrong. The fraction 17/40 simplifies to 17/40. On the standard grading scale, 42.50% corresponds to a F.