how do MBA programs evaluate non-business grad schools?

If I went to a non-business grad school prior to applying to an MBA program, how will my academics be evaluated afterwards? for example, if my grades in grad school are lower will it meaningfully hurt my MBA application? if they were higher, will it meaningfully help?

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