Question

In a quiz contest, 12 questions were asked to each candidate. 4 marks were awarded for a correct answer and −2 marks were given for an incorrect answer. If James gave 8 correct answers and 4 incorrect answers, what was his score?
If Annie gave 6 correct answers and 6 incorrect answers, what was her score?
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Answer 1

Answer:

No of questions James gave correct answer = 8

Marks he got for correct answers = 8 x 4 = 32

No of questions James gave wrong answer = 4

Marks he got for incorrect answers = 4 x (-2) = -8

His final score = 32 +(-8) = 32 - 8 = 24

No of questions Annie attempted correctly = 6

Marks she got for correct answers = 6 x 4 = 24

No of questions she attempted incorrectly = 6

Marks she got for incorrect answers = 6 x(-2) = -12

Her final score = 24 + (-12) = 24 - 12 = 12

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