How to Calculate Negative Marking?

Find the total number of correct answers

Find the total number of wrong answers

Determine the marks awarded for each correct answer

Determine the marks deducted for each wrong answer

Multiply correct answers by marks per correct answer

Multiply wrong answers by negative marks per wrong answer

Add the two results

Formula: Total Score = (Correct Answers × Marks per Correct Answer) – (Wrong Answers × Marks Deducted per Wrong Answer)

If unanswered questions are not penalized, ignore them in the calculation

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