JAMB Mathematics 2002 Question 2

Question 2

Sets

In a school, 220 students offer Biology or Mathematics or both. 125 offer Biology and 110 Mathematics. How many offer Biology but not Mathematics?

  1. A.95
  2. B.80
  3. C.125
  4. D.110
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (110)

Explanation

Both = 125 + 110 − 220 = 15. Biology but not Mathematics = 125 − 15 = 110.