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JAMB Mathematics 2006 Question 21

Question 21

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In a small village of 500 people, 350 speak the local language while 200 speak pidgin English. What percentage of the population speak both?

  1. A.30%
  2. B.10%
  3. C.50%
  4. D.14%
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Answer: B (10%)

Explanation

Both = 350 + 200 − 500 = 50 people, which is 50/500 = 10%.