In a survey, 100 people were asked about their favorite fruits. 60 like apples, 50 like oranges, and 20 like both. How many like only apples?
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In a survey, 100 people were asked about their favorite fruits. 60 like apples, 50 like oranges, and 20 like both. How many like only apples?
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The number of people who like only apples is 60 - 20 = 40.
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Q: In a survey, 100 people were asked about their favorite fruits. 60 like apples, 50 like oranges, and 20 like both. How many like only apples?
Solution: The number of people who like only apples is 60 - 20 = 40.
Steps: 5
Step 1: Identify the total number of people who like apples, which is 60.
Step 2: Identify the number of people who like both apples and oranges, which is 20.
Step 3: To find the number of people who like only apples, subtract the number of people who like both from the total number of people who like apples.
Step 4: Perform the calculation: 60 (people who like apples) - 20 (people who like both) = 40.
Step 5: The result is that 40 people like only apples.
