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Explanation / Answer
for 1st case If has to avoid suspension so he needs to have atleast 2 gpa
(a)let he takes 12 credit course and the gpa he got to avoid suspension is x
so gpa=(summation(credits * gpa) )/(total credits)
in our case, it is
total credits 12+55=67, summation = 1.8*55+x*12;
{(1.8*55+x*12)/(67)}>=2
solving this and cross multiplying we get
x*12>=134-99
x>=2.916
He should earn this much gpa in that semester
(b)when he takes 9 credits, using the same logic
total credits 9+55=64, summation = 1.8*55+x*9;
{(1.8*55+x*9)/(64)}>=2
x*9>=128-99
x>=3.22
He should earn this much gpa in that semester
(c)when he takes 6 credits, using the same logic
total credits 6+55=61, summation = 1.8*55+x*6;
{(1.8*55+x*6)/(61)}>=2
x*6>=122-99
x>=3.833
He should earn this much gpa in that semester
(d) In my opinion,It is better to take less credit course and focus more on less no subject of subjects, it improves your chances of scoring a good gpa, and hence improving your overall gpa.
