A Candidate Sits an Exam with 40 Questions

question 36

Multiple Choice

A candidate sits an exam with 40 questions. To pass, the candidate must answer at least 25 questions correctly. To gain a distinction, a mark of 32 or above must be achieved. Which of these groups of exam scores would fall into three different equivalence classes?

• A) 32, 36, 40
• B) 0, 27, 36
• C) 0, 24, 32
• D) 25, 32, 40

Analyze the impact of emotional states on memory encoding and retrieval.

Understand the mechanics of effortful and automatic processing in memory.

Examine study strategies that leverage understanding of memory functions to improve learning efficacy.

Explore the challenges in memory retrieval and strategies to overcome them.

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Definitions:

Nearest Cent

The process of adjusting a monetary amount to the closest one-hundredth of the currency unit, typically a dollar.

Four-Figure Accuracy

A measurement precision indicating that a value is accurate to the nearest thousand, often important in geographical locations or scientific measurements.

Simple Interest

Interest calculated merely on the primary sum, or on the part of the primary sum that remains unsettled.

Nearest Cent

Rounding an amount to the closest cent, often used in financial transactions to ensure accuracy.