Q: If a student receives the following percentages: Homework 90%, Quizzes 80%, Tests 85%, Project 100%, Final Exam 70%, what is the weighted average score? (Homework: 200, Quizzes: 180, Tests: 400, Project: 70, Final Exam: 150)

$$\frac{(0.9 \times 200) + (0.8 \times 180) + (0.85 \times 400) + (1.0 \times 70) + (0.7 \times 150)}{1000} \times 100 = 83.5\%$$

Q: A student’s final exam score is 120 out of 150. What percent did the student earn on the final exam?

$$\frac{120}{150} \times 100 = 80\%$$

Q: A student’s scores are: Homework 170/200, Quizzes 120/180, Tests 320/400, Project 60/70, Final Exam 100/150. What is the student’s overall percentage?

$$\frac{170+120+320+60+100}{1000} \times 100 = 77\%$$

Question 1

A student in MTH 161 receives the following scores: Homework: 180/200, Quizzes: 150/180, Tests: 350/400, Project: 60/70, Final Exam: 120/150. According to the grading scale, what is the student's final letter grade?

Accepted Answer

B

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the main purpose of MTH 161 – Precalculus I?

Accepted Answer

To provide competencies in algebra and functions for statistics or applied calculus.

Question 3

If a student misses a test in MTH 161, what is the policy for making it up?

Accepted Answer

The student can make up one missed test during the last week of class.

Question 4

Which calculator models are required and used extensively in MTH 161?

Accepted Answer

TI-83, TI-83 Plus, TI-84 Plus

Question 5

A student submits a homework assignment 3 days late. If the original score was 80/100, what is the final score after the late penalty?

Accepted Answer

$$80 - (0.60 	imes 80) = 32$$

Question 6

Which of the following topics is NOT explicitly listed as covered in MTH 161?

Accepted Answer

Trigonometric identities

Question 7

If a student receives the following percentages: Homework 90%, Quizzes 80%, Tests 85%, Project 100%, Final Exam 70%, what is the weighted average score? (Homework: 200, Quizzes: 180, Tests: 400, Project: 70, Final Exam: 150)

Accepted Answer

$$\frac{(0.9 	imes 200) + (0.8 	imes 180) + (0.85 	imes 400) + (1.0 	imes 70) + (0.7 	imes 150)}{1000} 	imes 100 = 83.5\%$$

Question 8

Which of the following statements about the group project in MTH 161 is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

The group leader submits the final document, and all members must email their contribution percentages.

Question 9

A student wants to access the electronic textbook and homework assignments. Which platform should they use?

Accepted Answer

Pearson’s MyLab Math through Access Pearson in Canvas

Question 10

If a student misses a quiz, what is the result according to the course policy?

Accepted Answer

The student receives a score of 0 for the missed quiz.

Question 11

Which of the following is a real-world application of exponential functions, a topic covered in MTH 161?

Accepted Answer

Modeling population growth

Question 12

A student’s final exam score is 120 out of 150. What percent did the student earn on the final exam?

Accepted Answer

$$\frac{120}{150} 	imes 100 = 80\%$$

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a recommended way to get help with homework in MTH 161?

Accepted Answer

Submitting homework late without penalty

Question 14

If a student’s overall percentage in the course is 68%, what is their letter grade according to the grading scale?

Accepted Answer

D

Question 15

Which of the following best describes the policy for the final exam in MTH 161?

Accepted Answer

It is comprehensive and cannot be taken early or late.

Question 16

Which of the following is a topic covered in MTH 161 that is essential for understanding compound interest in finance?

Accepted Answer

Exponential functions

Question 17

A student’s scores are: Homework 170/200, Quizzes 120/180, Tests 320/400, Project 60/70, Final Exam 100/150. What is the student’s overall percentage?

Accepted Answer

$$\frac{170+120+320+60+100}{1000} 	imes 100 = 77\%$$

Question 18

Which of the following is a benefit of using MyLab Math for homework in MTH 161?

Accepted Answer

Homework scores are automatically synced with Canvas.

Question 19

Which of the following is a plausible real-world scenario for applying systems of equations, a topic in MTH 161?

Accepted Answer

Determining the intersection point of two supply and demand curves in economics

MTH 161 – Precalculus I Syllabus and Course Structure Overview

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