In a survey of 90 people, 52 like tea, 47 like coffee, and 25 like both. How many like neither tea nor coffee?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: 16
People who like at least one beverage are counted by the union formula: n(T ∪ C) = n(T) + n(C) − n(T ∩ C) = 52 + 47 − 25 = 74. The remaining people like neither tea nor coffee, so subtract the union from the total: 90 − 74 = 16. Thus option A is correct.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
16
Why is this the correct answer?
People who like at least one beverage are counted by the union formula: n(T ∪ C) = n(T) + n(C) − n(T ∩ C) = 52 + 47 − 25 = 74. The remaining people like neither tea nor coffee, so subtract the union from the total: 90 − 74 = 16. Thus option A is correct.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Mathematics question. Chapter: Sets. Topic: Operations on Sets (Union, Intersection, Difference).