In a class test, containing 14 questions, 5 marks are given for every correct answer and (–3) marks are given for every incorrect answer. If Alex attempts all questions but only 9 of his answers are correct. What is his total score?
A
45
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B
35
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C
15
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D
30
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Solution
The correct option is D 30 Marks given for one correct answer = 5
So, marks given for 9 correct answers
= 5 × 9 = 45
Marks given for one incorrect answer = – 3
Incorrect answers = 14 – 9 = 5
So, marks for 5 incorrect answers
= (–3) × 5 = –15