Question

Thenmalar appeared for competitive exam which has negative scoring of 1 mark for each incorrect answer. In paper I she answered 25 questions incorrectly and in paper II, 13 questions incorrectly. Find the total reduction of marks

Answer 1

For each incorrect question the score = −1

In paper I, for 25 incorrect questions the score = – 25 × (−1) = −25

In paper II, for 13 incorrect questions the score = 13 × (−1) = −13

The total marks get reduced = (−25) + (−13) = −38

−38 marks will be reduced.