Jennifer is a junior in college. Her current cumulative grade point average (GPA) is 3.5 out of a 4.0 scale. Jennifer is hoping that by the time she graduates, she can raise her cumulative GPA to a 3.7. Which of the following statements is correct?

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In order to raise her cumulative GPA to a 3.7, Jennifer needs to have a higher GPA than her current 3.5. This means that she needs to earn above a 3.7 GPA in her senior year. Option A is not correct because a GPA between 3.5 and 3.7 would not be enough to raise her cumulative GPA to a 3.7. Option B is not entirely correct because even if Jennifer earns a 3.7 GPA in her senior year, it is possible that her cumulative GPA may not be exactly 3.7, but rather slightly higher or lower than 3.7. Therefore, option C is the correct statement.

Jennifer Is a Junior in College