Question

Caroline is taking a multiple choice test with a total of 40 points available. Each question is worth exactly 5 points. What would be Caroline's test score (out of 40) if she got 2 questions wrong? What would be her score if she got xx questions wrong?

Answer 1

30

40 - 5x

Explanation:

Caroline took a test that is worth 40 total points. With 2 questions wrong, she wouls have 30/40 pints

2 × 5 = 10

40 - 10 = 30

If Caroline got x questions wrong, she would have a score of 40 - 5x.