In a class test containing $15$ questions, $4$ marks are given for every correct answer and $(-2)$ marks are given for every incorrect answer. Sunita attempts all questions and gets $9$ correct answers. What is her total score?

Step-by-step solution

1. Find the number of incorrect answers given by Sunita: Total questions = $15$, Correct answers = $9$, so Incorrect answers = $15-9=6$.
2. Calculate the marks obtained for correct answers: $9\times 4=36$ marks.
3. Calculate the marks obtained for incorrect answers: $6\times (-2)=-12$ marks.
4. Calculate the total score by adding the marks obtained for correct and incorrect answers: $36+(-12)=36-12=24$ marks.

Concept tested: Application of addition and multiplication of integers in daily life problems

Published 20 August 2026 · How this solution was prepared and checked

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