GCE Mathematics 1989 Question 17

Question 17

Sets

The Venn diagram below shows the number of students who studied Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics in a certian school. How many students took at least two of the three subjects?

Diagram for this question
  1. A.165
  2. B.160
  3. C.155
  4. D.135
  5. E.85.
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Answer: B (160)

Explanation

Add the regions that lie in two or more circles: 45 + 75 + 30 + 10 = 160.