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In a town, 45% population read magazine A, 55% read magazine B, 40% read magazine C, read magazines A and B, 15% read magazines B and C, 25% read magazines A and C; and 10% read all the three magazines. percentage do not read any magazine?

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A.10%
B.15%
C.20%Correct
D.25%
Explanation & Solution

Correct Option: (C) 20%

Apply Principle of Inclusion-Exclusion to determine overall population metrics for magazine readership.

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In a town, 45% population read magazine A, 55% read magazine B, 40% read magazine C, read magazines A and B, 15% read magazines B and C, 25% read magazines A and C; and 10% read all the three magazines. percentage do not read any magazine?

A.10%
B.15%
C.20%सही
D.25%

सही उत्तर: (C) 20%

Apply Principle of Inclusion-Exclusion to determine overall population metrics for magazine readership.

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