If 60% of students like reading, 40% like writing, and 10% like both, what perce

Practice Questions

Q1
If 60% of students like reading, 40% like writing, and 10% like both, what percentage of students like only reading?
  1. 50%
  2. 40%
  3. 30%
  4. 20%

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

If 60% of students like reading, 40% like writing, and 10% like both, what percentage of students like only reading?
  • 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.
  • Set Theory – Understanding the relationships between different groups of students who like reading, writing, or both.
  • Percentage Calculation – Calculating percentages based on given data and understanding how to isolate specific groups.
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