Final answer:
To calculate the overall grade after the assessment, you need to find the weighted average by multiplying the percentage and weight of the assessment. Then, calculate the weighted percentage based on your previous grade. Add the weighted percentages together to find the overall grade.
Step-by-step explanation:
To calculate the overall grade after the assessment, you need to find the weighted average. The assessment is worth 40% of the grade, so the remaining 60% is based on the 96% you already have. First, calculate the weighted percentage for the 40% assessment by multiplying 40% by 40 (the score you got). This gives you 16. Next, calculate the weighted percentage for the 60% based on your previous grade by multiplying 60% by 96 (your current grade). This gives you 57.6.
Add the weighted percentages together: 16 + 57.6 = 73.6. This means your overall grade will drop down to 73.6% after the assessment.