A multiple-choice exam has five possible answers for each question. For each correct answer, you are awarded 6 points. For each incorrect answer, 1 point is subtracted from your score. For answers left blank, no points are added or subtracted. a) If you do not know the correct answer to a particular question, is it to your advantage to guess? Explain. b) If you do not know the correct answer but can eliminate one possible choice, is it to your advantage to guess? Explain.
A multiple-choice exam has five possible answers for each question. For each correct answer, you are awarded 6 points. For each incorrect answer, 1 point is subtracted from your score. For answers left blank, no points are added or subtracted. a) If you do not know the correct answer to a particular question, is it to your advantage to guess? Explain. b) If you do not know the correct answer but can eliminate one possible choice, is it to your advantage to guess? Explain.
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A multiple-choice exam has
five
possible answers for each question. For each correct answer, you are awarded
6
points. For each incorrect answer, 1 point is subtracted from your score. For answers left blank, no points are added or subtracted.a) If you do not know the correct answer to a particular question, is it to your advantage to guess? Explain.
b) If you do not know the correct answer but can eliminate one possible choice, is it to your advantage to guess? Explain.
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