Simple Arithmetic
In a certain game, points are assigned to every word. Each q, x, and z in a word is worth 5 points, and all other letters are worth 1 point each. What is the sum of the points assigned to the word "exquisite" ?
(A) 21
(B) 17
(C) 16
(D) 13
(E) 9
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Answer: Choice B
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This is an extremely simple arithmetic problem involving the assignment of point values to letters in a word, then adding up the points. The word "exquisite" has a value of 1 + 5 + 5 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 = 17, or choice B.
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