How many candidates passed in two or <strong>MORE</strong> subjects?

Consider the following data:<br>500 candidates appeared in an examination comprising tests in English, Hindi and Mathematics. 30 candidates failed in English <strong>ONLY</strong>; 75 failed in Hindi <strong>ONLY</strong>; 50 failed in Mathematics <strong>ONLY</strong>; 15 failed in <strong>BOTH</strong> English and Hindi; 17 failed in <strong>BOTH</strong> Hindi and Mathematics; 17 failed in <strong>BOTH</strong> Mathematics and English; 5 failed in <strong>ALL</strong> three tests.

  1. A. 461
  2. B. 405
  3. C. 345
  4. D. 306

Correct Answer: A. 461

Explanation

Passing in two or more subjects means failing in exactly one or failing in zero subjects. Failed in zero = 500 - 194 = 306. Passed in two or more = 306 + 155 = 461.

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