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 .
In a small village of 500 people ,350 speak the local language while 200 speak pidgin English .What percentage of the population speak both?
A:
B:
C:
D:
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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%

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