WBCS.LIVE practice question

In a group of 50 students, 25 play hockey, 30 play football and 8 play neither game. What is the number of students who play both hockey and football?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. 10
  2. 11
  3. 12
  4. 13

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 13

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: D) 13 šŸ“š Explanation: Number of students playing either hockey or football = 50 - 8 (neither) = 42. Using the set formula: Total = H + F - Both. 42 = 25 + 30 - Both. 42 = 55 - Both. Therefore, Both = 55 - 42 = 13.