Question 1135003
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Let x = how many questions were answered correctly.


Then the number of questions answered incorrectly is (20-x).


Charles earned 10x marks and lost 5*(20-x) marks.


His balance is


    10x - 5*(20-x) = 140.


Solve it and find the answer to your question.
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