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A CAT TITA (Type-In-The-Answer) question has NO negative marking. The correct strategy is:
ASkip if you are not confident in the answer
BSpend extra time setting up rigorous algebra
CAlways avoid any random guessing of the answer
DAlways attempt, even a wild guess is worth trying
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Always attempt, even a wild guess is worth trying
TITA has no penalty for wrong answers. Always attempt, even with a wild guess. Expected gain from random guess: small positive (any chance of correct = positive expected marks).
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