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21 July, 11:00

There were 120 multiple choice questions. a candidate was given 1mark for each correct answercand penalised ¼ mark for every wrong answer. the candidate answered all the questions and scored 80marks. find the number of correct answers given by the candidate.

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  1. 21 July, 13:55
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    120-1/4x=80

    -1/4x=-40

    1/4x=40

    x = 10

    120-1/4 (10) = 80

    80=80

    80 correct answers
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