In a class of 70 students, 40 students have passed in philosophy, 36 have passed in History, 10 students have failed in both the subjects. How many students have passed in Philosophy only?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Given:
• Total students =
• Students failed in both subjects =
• Students passed in at least one subject,
• Students passed in Philosophy,
• Students passed in History,
Step 1: Find the number of students who passed in both subjects:
Step 2: Find the number of students passed in Philosophy only:
Therefore, 24 students passed only in Philosophy.
Total = 70Philosophy (40)History (36)24(Only Phil.)16(Both)20(Only Hist.)Failed: 10