In an exam, 80% passed in math, 72% passed in science, and 13% failed in both, If 312 students passed in both the subjects. Find the total number of students who appeared in the exam
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Answer:
Total number of students who appeared in the examination = 480
Step-by-step explanation:
Let total number of students who appeared in the exam be x
Number of students who passed in Math = 80% of x
= 0.8·x
Number of students who passed in Science = 72% of x
= 0.72·x
Number of students who failed in both = 13% of x
= 0.13·x
Number of students who passed in both = 312
⇒ Total students = 0.8·x + 0.72·x + (0.13·x - 312)
⇒ 0.8·x + 0.72·x + (0.13·x - 312) = x
⇒ 1.65·x - x = 312
⇒ 0.65·x = 312
⇒ x = 480
Hence, Total number of students who appeared in the examination = 480