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Deriving the Final Grade Formula

Overall = current x (1 - final weight) + final x final weight. Substitute the target and solve for the final. Keep weight units consistent; >100 means the final alone can't reach it, ≤0 means the target is already secured.

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Confirm weight/current grade.

Substitute the target and solve.

Check >100/≤0.

A 0 weight can't be solved.

Rounding can shift 0.5%.

FAQ

How do I use 50% weight?

Use 0.5 in the formula.

Target 90, current 85, weight 30?

Needs 101.7%, above 100—the final alone can't do it.

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