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At a party, there were a total of 60 people. They had two brands of drinks to choose from. Out of two drinks, 30 people chose the Pepsi brand, 16 chose both Pepsi and Coke brand. Find the number of people who chose coke, if each person chose at least one brand.  

At a party, there were a total of 60 people. They had two brands of drinks to choose from. Out of two drinks, 30 people chose the Pepsi brand, 16 chose both Pepsi and Coke brand. Find the number of people who chose coke, if each person chose at least one brand.   Correct Answer 46

Given :

There were total of 60 people at the party

30 people chose the Pepsi brand.

16 people chose both brands 

Calculations :

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Pepsi is chosen by 30 people 

Number of people who chose pepsi only = 30 - 16 

⇒ 14 

Number of people who chose coke = Total people - People who chose pepsi only

⇒ 60 - 14 

⇒ 46 

∴ There were total 46 people who would choose coke 

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