In a class of 64 students, 38 study Mathematics, 32 study Physics, and 20 study both subjects. How many students study exactly one subject?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: 30
Students studying only Mathematics are 38 − 20 = 18, because the 20 students studying both subjects must be excluded. Students studying only Physics are 32 − 20 = 12. Therefore, the number studying exactly one subject is 18 + 12 = 30. Equivalently, this is 38 + 32 − 2(20) = 30.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
30
Why is this the correct answer?
Students studying only Mathematics are 38 − 20 = 18, because the 20 students studying both subjects must be excluded. Students studying only Physics are 32 − 20 = 12. Therefore, the number studying exactly one subject is 18 + 12 = 30. Equivalently, this is 38 + 32 − 2(20) = 30.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Mathematics question. Chapter: Sets. Topic: Operations on Sets (Union, Intersection, Difference).