JAMB Mathematics 2020 Objective — Question 32
Question 32 of 40 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Mathematics 2020 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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In a small village of 500 people, 350 speak the local language while 200 speak pidgin English. What percentage of the population speak both?
- A. 30%
- B. 50%
- C. 10%Correct
- D. 14%
Explanation
n(both)=350+200-500=50. Percentage=50/500x100%=10%.
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