Out of 1865 people, 660 can speak English and 1305 can speak Hindi. But 120…

2022

Out of 1865 people, 660 can speak English and 1305 can speak Hindi. But 120 people can’t speak either language. Then how many people can speak both language?

Answer: B. 220Solution: People who speak at least one language = total people − people who speak neither = 1865 − 120 = 1745 Sum of English and Hindi speakers = 660 + 1305…

  1. A.

    120

  2. B.

    220

  3. C.

    440

  4. D.

    1085

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Correct answer: B

Solution:

  1. People who speak at least one language = total people − people who speak neither = 1865 − 120 = 1745

  2. Sum of English and Hindi speakers = 660 + 1305 = 1965

  3. Using the formula English + Hindi − Both = At least one, we get Both = 1965 − 1745 = 220

Answer: 220 people can speak both languages.

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