What is 72 UCAS points from GCE A Levels to include grade D in at least one subject Please explain with two possible combinations

In the UCAS tariff system, GCE A Level grades are assigned points to determine the overall score. Grade D in a subject is worth 40 UCAS points.

To achieve 72 UCAS points by including grade D in at least one subject, there are various combinations possible. Here are two examples:

Combination 1:

• Subject 1: Grade D (40 UCAS points)
• Subject 2: Grade E (16 UCAS points)
• Subject 3: Grade E (16 UCAS points)

In this combination, the grade D in Subject 1 accounts for 40 UCAS points, while the grades E in Subject 2 and 3 contribute 16 points each, summing up to 72 UCAS points.

Combination 2:

• Subject 1: Grade D (40 UCAS points)
• Subject 2: Grade D (40 UCAS points)
• Subject 3: Grade U (0 UCAS points)

In this combination, both Subject 1 and 2 have a grade D, each worth 40 UCAS points, which sums up to 80 UCAS points. However, since the requirement is to achieve 72 UCAS points, the combination includes a third subject with a grade U (unclassified), which doesn't contribute any UCAS points, bringing the total down to 72.

Please note that these combinations are just examples to demonstrate the possibilities, and there can be numerous other combinations based on different subject choices and grades achieved