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In an examination 70% of the Candidates passed in English, 80% passed in Mathematics. 10% failed in both the subjects if 144 candidates pased in both. the total number of candidtes was :

A) 125
B) 209
C) 240
D) 375

Correct Answer:



C) 240

Description for Correct answer:
Failed candidates in English

= (100 - 70) = 30%

Failed candidates in Mathematics

= (100 - 80) = 20%

Percentage of passed students in both subject

= 100 -(20 + 10 + 10) = 60%

According to the question

60% of students = 144

Total students

\( \Large =\frac{144}{60} \times 100=240 \)

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