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A student got twice as many questions wrong as he got right. If he attempted 48 questions in all, how many did he answer correctly ?
A student got twice as many questions wrong as he got right. If he attempted 48 questions in all, how many did he answer correctly ?
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Translate the word problem into algebraic equations and solve for the required variable.
Updated On: Apr 25, 2025
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The Correct Option is D
Solution and Explanation
Let the number of correct answers be \( C \).
Number of wrong answers \( W = 2C \).
Total attempted questions \( C + W = 48 \).
Substituting \( W \): \( C + 2C = 48 \)
\( 3C = 48 \)
\( C = 16 \)
Number of wrong answers \( W = 2C \).
Total attempted questions \( C + W = 48 \).
Substituting \( W \): \( C + 2C = 48 \)
\( 3C = 48 \)
\( C = 16 \)
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