Question

In a class test containing 15 questions, 5 marks are given for every correct answer and 2 marks are deducted for every wrong answer. Kiran attempted all the questions but only 8 of his answers were correct. What was his total score?

Answer 1

Answer:

$- 9$

Step-by-step explanation:

For Correct answers:

8×5=45

For incorrect answers:

7×5=35

Deduction due to negative marking:

7×2=14 marks

Therefore, total marks:

45-(35+14)= -9