Question

From amongst 2000 literate individuals of a town, 70% read Marathi newspapers, 50% read English newspapers and 32.5% read both Marathi and English newspapers. Find the number of individuals who read
i) at least one of the newspapers.
ii) neither Marathi nor English newspaper.
iii) only one of the newspapers.

Answer 1

Answer:

(i) 1750 (ii) 250 (iii) 110

Step-by-step explanation:

Find the number of readers that read at least one of of the newspapers:

Number of readers = 70 + 50 - 32.5 = 87.5%

Number of readers = 87.5% x 2000 = 1750

Find the number of readers that read neither Marathi nor English newspaper:

Number of readers = 2000 - 1750 = 250

Find the number of readers that read only one of the newspapers:

Number of readers = 70 + 50 - 32.5 - 32.5 = 55%

Number of readers = 55% x 2000 = 110

Answer: (i) 1750 (ii) 250 (iii) 110