Arithmetichard · Past Paper
In an examination, 80% candidates passed in English and 85% passed in Mathematics. If 73% passed in both, find the percentage of candidates who failed in both.
A7%
B8%
C10%
D12%
✓ Correct Answer: B — 8%
Passed in at least one = 80 + 85 - 73 = 92%. Failed in both = 100 - 92 = 8%.
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