📝 SSC CGL🔢 Quantitative Aptitude

In an examination 65% students pass in history and 55% students pass in hindi. If 5% students failed in both the subject…

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In an examination 65% students pass in history and 55% students pass in hindi. If 5% students failed in both the subjects, then what is the percentage of students who have passed in both the subjects?
a25
b30
c15
d20
✓ Correct answer: a) 25
ExplanationLet, Total students = 100 According to question Students passed in history only = =65 Students failed in history = 100 – 65 = 35 Students passed in hindi = =55 Students failed in hindi = 100 – 55 = 45 Students failed in both subjects = = 5 Students failed in at least one subject = 35 + 45 – 5 = 75 Students passed in both the subjects = 100 – 75 = 25 Hence, Option A is the correct answer.

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