During one quiz, points were awarded for questions answered as shown.
|
Points per question |
Correct |
7 |
Wrong |
- 3 |
Missed |
- 1 |
The ratio of the questions correctly to questions answered wrongly to questions that were missed out was 8 : 2 : 1. If Jaslyn was awarded 98 points, how many questions are there in all?
|
Correct |
Wrong |
Missed |
Number |
8 u |
2 u |
1 u |
Value |
7 |
- 3 |
- 1 |
Total value |
56 u |
6 u |
1 u |
Total score that Jaslyn was awarded
= 56 u - 6 u - 1 u
= 49 u
49 u = 98
1 u = 98 ÷ 49 = 2
Total number of questions
= 8 u + 2 u + 1 u
= 11 u
= 11 x 8
= 88
Answer(s): 88