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Of 60 students, 30 take Algebra, 28 take Geometry, and 25 take Trigonometry. Also, 12 take Algebra and Geometry, 10 take Geometry and Trigonometry, 8 take Algebra and Trigonometry, and 5 take all three. How many take exactly one of the three subjects?

  1. 58
  2. 43
  3. 38
  4. 45

Answer

C. 38

Solution

Only Algebra: 30-12-8+5=15. Only Geometry: 28-12-10+5=11. Only Trigonometry: 25-10-8+5=12. Total =15+11+12=38.

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