Mathematics
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Medium
Question
Every candidate took physics or maths or both; 65.8% took physics, 59.2% maths; total 2000 candidates. How many took both?
A
750
B
500
✓ Official correct answer
C
250
D
125
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A
750
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B
500
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C
250
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D
125
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Explanation
Both = 65.8 + 59.2 − 100 = 25% ⇒ 0.25 × 2000 = 500.