Question

In jeopardy, a team starts at $0 and answers the following questions: they get a $300 question correct, a $400 question wrong, a $500 question correct, and a $400 question wrong. What is the result?

A. $300
B. $400
C. $500
D. -$100

Answer 1

The result is a loss of $100.

Step-by-step explanation:

The result of the team's performance in the Jeopardy game is a loss of $100. Let's break it down:

1. A correct answer to a $300 question earns the team $300.
2. A wrong answer to a $400 question results in a loss of $400.
3. A correct answer to a $500 question earns the team $500.
4. A wrong answer to a $400 question results in a loss of $400.

So, the team gained $300 + $500 = $800 but lost $400 + $400 = $800. Therefore, the net result is a loss of $800. Since the team's starting amount was $0, the final result is -$800, which is equivalent to -$100. Therefore, the answer is D. -$100.