MATHEMATICS
JAMB 2006 - Question 21
Mathematics 2006 JAMB Past Questions - Question 21: In a small village of 500 people ,350 speak the local language while 200 speak pidgin English .What percentage of the population speak both?
Choose the most appropriate option for the gap .
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Correct Answer
B
Explanation
Speak local language 350 minimum people that speak pidgin = 500 - 350 =150. if 200 speaks pidgin English people that speake both = 200 - 150 = 50in percentage = 50 /500 x 100 = 10%

