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Answer is D

Both statements are sufficient

Statement 1
k*15*2^2-k12*2^2=24

solving we can get k

Statement 2

k*15*3^2-k*5*5^2=20

we can get k
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Hi everyone. I see the experts have solved this assuming the proportionality of the score to MCQ and E is the same. Why can ́t we assume something like: Score = k20 + b6^2 ? (k and b being different proportionality constants).
Can someone clarify this for me, please?
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Wont it Score= K1M + K2 E^2
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Score = kM * E^2
20M & 6E = ?
Score = k20*6^2

We need value of k

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k15*4-k12*4=24
3k=6
k=2
Sufficient

S2
k15*9-k5*25=20
27k-25k=4
k=2
Sufficient

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The number of points a student gets on an exam is directly proportional to the number of multiple-choice questions he or she answers correctly, and also to the square of the number of essay questions he or she answers correctly. What is the score of a student who answers 20 multiple-choice questions correctly and 6 essay questions correctly?

(1) A student who answers 15 multiple-choice questions correctly and 2 essay questions correctly scores 24 points higher than a student who answers 12 multiple-choice questions correctly and 2 essay questions correctly.

(2) A student who answers 15 multiple-choice questions correctly and 3 essay questions correctly scores 20 points higher than a student who answers 5 multiple-choice questions correctly and 5 essay questions correctly.


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