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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
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Solution
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.
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