In a class of N students, 59% students passed in History, 72% students passed in Political Science and 35% students passed in both subjects. If 666 students passed in only Political Science, then, what is the value of N?
In a class of N students, 59% students passed in History, 72% students passed in Political Science and 35% students passed in both subjects. If 666 students passed in only Political Science, then, what is the value of N? Correct Answer 1800
GIVEN:
Total number of students = N
59% of students passed in History.
72% of students passed in Political Science.
35% students passed in both these subjects
Students who passed in only Political Science = 666
CONCEPT:
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CALCULATION:
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Number of students passed in History = 59%
Number of students passed in Political Science = 72%
Number of students passed in Both Subjects = 35%
Number of students passed in Only Political Science = (72% - 35%) = 37%
Given, 37% = 666
⇒ 1% = 18
⇒ 100% = 1800
∴ N = 1800