In a group of 105 boys, there are 70 boys who can dance and 60 boys who can sing. If every boy of the group has one talent either to dance or sing, then how many boys can dance only?

In a group of 105 boys, there are 70 boys who can dance and 60 boys who can sing. If every boy of the group has one talent either to dance or sing, then how many boys can dance only? Correct Answer 45

Given

70 boys can dance

60 boys can sing.

Calculation

Number of boys who can dance and sing both = (70 - 60) - 105 = 25

Hence, number of boys who can dance only = 70 - 25 = 45.

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