BITSAT2024MathematicsSets and RelationsActual
In an examination, 62 % of the candidates failed in English, 42% in Mathematics and 20% in both. The number of those who passed in both the subjects is
Options
- A11
- B16
- C18
- DNone of these
Correct answer
B. 16
Step-by-step solution
From the given condition, a + c =62 k ; b + c =42 k and c =20 k Hence a =42 k and b =22 k Number of students who failed in none means passed in both = n =100 k -( a + b + c )=100 k -(42 k +22 k +20 k )=16 k . or 16 %