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A test has 20 questions. The test awards 3 points if the answer is correct and takes away 1 point if the answer is incorrect. A student answered 5 questions incorrectly. How many points did the student lose?

Answers:
A. 15 Points.
B. -15 Points.
C. -5 Points.
D. 8 Points.

User Szabgab
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Answer:

C. -5

Explanation:

20 x 3 = 60

5 x 1 = 5

60 - 5 = 55

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