BITSAT2013MathematicsSets and RelationsActual
A class has 175 students. The following data shows the number of students obtaining one or more subjects. Mathematics 100 , Physics 70 , Chemistry 40; Mathematics and Physics 30 , Mathematics and Chemistry 28 , Physics and Chemistry 23; Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry 18 . How many students have offered Mathematics alone?
Options
- A35
- B48
- C60
- D22
Correct answer
C. 60
Step-by-step solution
aligned & n( M alone ) &=n( M )-n( M C )-n( M P )+n( M C P ) &=100-28-30+18=60 aligned