Math, asked by arin6199, 10 hours ago

In an examination containing 15 questions, 4 marks are awarded for every correct answers and (-2) marks for every incorrect answers and 0 for questions not attempted. Sneha scored 26 marks though she got 8 correct answers. How many incorrect answers did she attempt?​

Answers

Answered by Sohammukherjeepubg
2

Answer:

She attempted 3 incorrect answers

Step-by-step explanation:

Given: No of questions= 15

Marks awarded for correct answers= 4

Marks deducted for every wrong answers= (-2)

Marks scored by Sneha= 26

No of answers she got correct= 8

Solution:

Maximum Marks= 15 x 4= 60

Marks scored for correct answers by Sneha= 8 x 4= 32

Marks she scored= 26

Marks deducted = 32-26= 6

No of questions= 6/2= 3 (Answer)

Answered by lechusunitha123
0

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Marks given for one correct answer =4

So, marks given for 9 correct answers are

=4 X 9 = 36

Marks given for one incorrect answer

=-2

So, marks given for 6=(15-9) incorrect answers

= (-2) X 6 =-12

Therefore, Gurpreet's total score is

= 36 - 12 = 24

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