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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