A multiple-choice exam has six possible answers for each question. For each correct answer, you are awarded 7 points. For each incorrect answer, 1 point is subtracted from your score. For answers left blank, no points are added or subtracted.

A multiple-choice exam has six possible answers for each question. For each correct answer, you are awarded 7 points. For each incorrect answer, 1 point is subtracted from your score. For answers left blank, no points are added or subtracted.

A First Course in Probability (10th Edition)

10th Edition

ISBN:9780134753119

Author:Sheldon Ross

Publisher:Sheldon Ross

Chapter1: Combinatorial Analysis

Section: Chapter Questions

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A multiple-choice exam has

six

possible answers for each question. For each correct answer, you are awarded

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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