In an examination 34 of the students failed in mathematics and 42 failed in English If 20 of the stu...........

Quantitative Aptitiude (CLAT) Percentage

In an examination, 34% of the students failed in mathematics and 42% failed in English. If 20% of the students failed in both the subjects, then find the percentage of students who passed in both the subjects.

40%

41%

43%

44%

Explanation:

Explanation: Failed in mathematics, n (1) = 34
Failed in English, n (2) = 42
n (AUB) = n(1) + n (2) – n (A∩ B)
= 34 + 42- 20 = 56
Failed in either or both subjects are 56
Percentage passed = (100−56)% = 44%