Arithmetichard · Past Paper
40% of the people read newspaper A, 50% read newspaper B and 10% read both. What percentage of people read neither newspaper?
A10%
B20%
C30%
D40%
✓ Correct Answer: B — 20%
Read A or B = 40 + 50 - 10 = 80%. Neither = 100 - 80 = 20%.
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