If 60% of students like reading, 40% like writing, and 10% like both, what percentage of students like only reading?
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If 60% of students like reading, 40% like writing, and 10% like both, what percentage of students like only reading?
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The percentage of students who like only reading is 60% - 10% = 50%.
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Q: If 60% of students like reading, 40% like writing, and 10% like both, what percentage of students like only reading?
Solution: The percentage of students who like only reading is 60% - 10% = 50%.
Steps: 6
Step 1: Identify the percentage of students who like reading, which is 60%.
Step 2: Identify the percentage of students who like writing, which is 40%.
Step 3: Identify the percentage of students who like both reading and writing, which is 10%.
Step 4: To find the percentage of students who like only reading, subtract the percentage of students who like both from the percentage of students who like reading: 60% - 10%.
Step 5: Calculate the result: 60% - 10% = 50%.
Step 6: The final answer is that 50% of students like only reading.
