A multiple-choice quiz has three possible answer choices for each question. You get four points for each correct answer, but you lose three points for each incorrect answer. No points are gained or lost if you leave the question blank. What is the mean point value of a random guess on the quiz?
A) one point
B) 1/3 points
C) −1/3 points
D) −2/3 points

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Answer of A multiple-choice quiz has three possible answer choices for each question. You get four points for each correct answer, but you lose three points for each incorrect answer. No points are gained or lost if you leave the question blank. What is the mean point value of a random guess on the quiz?
A) one point
B) 1/3 points
C) −1/3 points
D) −2/3 points

A Multiple-Choice Quiz Has Three Possible Answer Choices for Each