During one quiz, points were awarded for questions answered as shown.
|
Points per question |
Correct |
8 |
Wrong |
- 4 |
Missed |
- 2 |
The ratio of the questions correctly to questions answered wrongly to questions that were missed out was 10 : 4 : 1. If Anna was awarded 372 points, how many questions are there in all?
|
Correct |
Wrong |
Missed |
Number |
10 u |
4 u |
1 u |
Value |
8 |
- 4 |
- 2 |
Total value |
80 u |
16 u |
2 u |
Total score that Anna was awarded
= 80 u - 16 u - 2 u
= 62 u
62 u = 372
1 u = 372 ÷ 62 = 6
Total number of questions
= 10 u + 4 u + 1 u
= 15 u
= 15 x 10
= 150
Answer(s): 150