In a survey, 45 people like action movies, 35 like drama, and 15 like both. How many people like only action movies?
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In a survey, 45 people like action movies, 35 like drama, and 15 like both. How many people like only action movies?
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The number of people who like only action movies is 45 - 15 = 30.
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Q: In a survey, 45 people like action movies, 35 like drama, and 15 like both. How many people like only action movies?
Solution: The number of people who like only action movies is 45 - 15 = 30.
Steps: 5
Step 1: Identify the total number of people who like action movies, which is 45.
Step 2: Identify the number of people who like both action movies and drama, which is 15.
Step 3: To find the number of people who like only action movies, subtract the number of people who like both from the total number of action movie fans: 45 - 15.
Step 4: Calculate the result: 45 - 15 = 30.
Step 5: Conclude that 30 people like only action movies.
