Question

In a test +3 marks are given for every correct answer and -1 mark for every incorrect answer. Sona attempted all the questions and scored +20 marks through she got 10 correct answers. How many questions were asked?

Answer 1

Answer: 20

Explanation:

(i) Sona got 10 answers correct.

1 correct answer = 3 marks

10 correct answers = 10×3 = 30 marks but she got only 20

1 wrong answer = -1 mark

that means she attempted 10 incorrect answers.

No.of questions in the test= no.of incorrect + no.of correct answers

10+10= 20