Question

A student took a test composed of 20 questions, with correct answers worth 2 points. If the student received 38 points for his grade, how many questions were correct?

Answer 1

oh come now, meghan, you can do this!

Answer 2

each correct answer is worth 2 points. so how many correct answers do you need to get 4 points?

Answer 3

imagine you have 38 dollars. one candy bar costs 2 dollars. how many candy bars can you buy with your 38 dollars?

Answer 4

19

Answer 5

right, so each correct answer costs 2 points. how many correct answers can you buy with 38 points?

Answer 6

I don't know why with math I try to make things harder than what they are. It's like I still have a fear of math. It's been 8 years since I was in hs and had math and that fear seems to stay with you.

Answer 7

don't fear it :) face it and all will be well ^_^

Answer 8

take your time and look at the problem from different angles :)

Answer 9

heh. all you have to do with math is break the problem into smaller, easier parts. or write the problem in a different way. its all about following small, logical steps.

Answer 10

to reach the bigger step ~

Answer 11

exactly!

Answer 12

^_^

Answer 13

The only thing I didn't score High on for my entry test for college was math. everything else was a great score. I am just going to have overcome my fear of math.

Answer 14

exactly, it'll take time, but walk the whole way!

Answer 15

Baby steps. Thank you to both of you.

Answer 16

you are welcome.

Answer 17

most welcome ^_^