In an examination, 80% of students passed in English, 70% of students passed in Hindi and 15% failed in both…

In an examination, 80% of students passed in English, 70% of students passed in Hindi and 15% failed in both the subjects. What is the percentage of students who failed in only one subject?
  1. 15%
  2. 20%
  3. 25%
  4. 35%

Solution

Failed in English = 20%, failed in Hindi = 30%, failed in both = 15%. Failed in only English = $20 - 15 = 5\%$. Failed in only Hindi = $30 - 15 = 15\%$. Failed in only one subject = $5 + 15 = 20\%$.

Asked in: CSAT 2024

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