SETS 1

In a certain school, 140 students take either Chemistry or physics. 160 take chemistry and 100 take both subjects. Find those who take physics.

Solution

In most cases, OR stands for union whereas AND/BOTH, stands for intersection.

Let Chemistry = n(C), physics = n(P).

n(C)= 160 ,

n(P)= ?

n(CuP) = 140,

n(CnP)= 100

n(CuP) = n(C) + n(P) - n(CnP)

140  =  160 + n(P)  – 100

140  =  160 – 100 + n(P) 

140  =  60+ n(P) 

140 - 60  =  n(P)

n(P)= 80

Hence those taking  physics are 80.    

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In a certain school, 185 students take either Chemistry or French. 160 take chemistry and 130 take both subjects. Find those who take French.