How to Calculate Percentage of Marks

 

How to Calculate Percentage of Marks

Step-by-Step: How to Calculate Percentage of Marks

✅ Step 1: Know Your Total Marks

• This is the maximum number of marks that could be scored.
• Example: If you wrote 5 subjects, each out of 100, then total marks = 5 × 100 = 500

✅ Step 2: Add Your Obtained Marks

• Add up the marks you scored in each subject.
• Example: If you scored 78, 85, 90, 88, and 79, then:
  • Obtained marks = 78 + 85 + 90 + 88 + 79 = 420

✅ Step 3: Apply the Percentage Formula

Use the formula:

$$\text{Percentage}=\left(\frac{\text{Obtained Marks}}{\text{Total Marks}}\right)\times 100$$

Example:

$$\text{Percentage}=\left(\frac{420}{500}\right)$$

✅ Step 4: Round Off (Optional)

• You can round your percentage to 1 or 2 decimal places if needed.
• Example: 83.75% → 84% (rounded)