Question

In a competitive examination, 5 marks are awarded for each correct answer, 2 marks are deducted
for each incorrect answer and no marks are given for a question which is not attempted. Answer
the following questions.
(a) Nishi appeared in the examination and attempted 12 questions correctly and 5 questions
incorrectly. However she did not attempt 3 questions. What will be her score?
(b) Rohan attempted 7 questions correctly and 9 questions incorrectly. He did not attempt
4 questions. What will be his score?​

Answer 1

Answer:

(a). 50 marks (b). 17

Step-by-step explanation:

(a). Nisha's marks for attempting 12 questions correctly = 12*5= 60

Nisha's deducted marks for attempting 5 questions incorrect = 5*2= 10

So, Nisha's total marks= 60-10 = 50