A multiple-choice test consists of six questions, each with A-E answers. If you guess the answer to each question, how many questions can you expect to get correct?
A) 1
B) 3
C) 2
D) 1.2

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Since each question has 5 options and you are guessing, the probability of getting a question right is 1/5. For 6 questions, the expected number of correct answers is 6 * (1/5) = 1.2.

A Multiple-Choice Test Consists of Six Questions, Each with A-E