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In a multiple choice question paper consisting of 100\displaystyle 100 questions of 1\displaystyle 1 mark each, a candidate gets 60%\displaystyle 60\% marks. If the candidate attempted all questions and there was a penalty of 0.25\displaystyle 0.25 marks for wrong answers is:

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A32\displaystyle 32
B36\displaystyle 36
C40\displaystyle 40
D38\displaystyle 38
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Correct Answer

Option a32\displaystyle 32

All Options:

  • A32\displaystyle 32
  • B36\displaystyle 36
  • C40\displaystyle 40
  • D38\displaystyle 38

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Detailed Solution & Explanation

Let the number of correct answers be c\displaystyle c and the number of wrong answers be w\displaystyle w.
Since the candidate attempted all 100\displaystyle 100 questions:
c+w=100    c=100w— (Equation 1)c + w = 100 \implies c = 100 - w \quad \text{--- (Equation 1)}
The candidate gets 60%\displaystyle 60\% marks out of 100\displaystyle 100 marks, which is 60\displaystyle 60 marks.
Each correct answer yields 1\displaystyle 1 mark and each wrong answer carries a penalty of 0.25\displaystyle 0.25 marks. Therefore, we have:
1c0.25w=60— (Equation 2)1 \cdot c - 0.25 \cdot w = 60 \quad \text{--- (Equation 2)}
Substituting Equation 1 into Equation 2:
(100w)0.25w=60(100 - w) - 0.25w = 60
1001.25w=60100 - 1.25w = 60
1.25w=100601.25w = 100 - 60
1.25w=401.25w = 40
w=401.25=32w = \frac{40}{1.25} = 32
Thus, the number of wrong answers is 32\displaystyle 32.
Hence, **Option A** is the correct answer.

About This Chapter: Equations

Paper

Paper 3: Quantitative Aptitude

Weightage

4-6 Marks

Key Topics

Linear, Quadratic and Cubic Equations

This chapter covers Linear, Quadratic and Cubic Equations and is part of Paper 3: Quantitative Aptitude in the CA Foundation exam.

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This topic carries 4-6 Marks weightage. Focus on understanding core concepts rather than memorizing.

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