ACT Math · Probability and counting
Of 50 students, 30 play soccer, 25 play basketball, and 10 play both sports. How many students play neither sport?
Of 50 students, 30 play soccer, 25 play basketball, and 10 play both sports. How many students play neither sport?
Answer and explanation
Answer: A: 5
Use the inclusion-exclusion idea. Students who play at least one sport number , where the who play both are subtracted so they are not counted twice. The students who play neither number , choice A. Choice D () is the number who play at least one sport, not neither. Choice B () is the number who play both. Choice C () is or a similar slip. A Venn diagram helps: play only soccer, play only basketball, play both, and play neither, which totals .
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