Out of 1865 people, 660 can speak English and 1305 can speak Hindi, but 120 persons cannot speak either language, then how many persons can speak both languages ?
1865 लोगों में से, 660 अंग्रेजी बोल सकते हैं और 1305 हिन्दी बोल सकते हैं, परन्तु 120 व्यक्ति दोनों में से कोई भी भाषा नहीं बोल सकते हैं, तो कितने लोग दोनों भाषाएँ बोल सकते हैं ?
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Correct answer: A. 220
Explanation
People who speak at least one language = 1865 − 120 = 1745. Both = 660 + 1305 − 1745 = 220.
कम से कम एक भाषा बोलने वाले = 1865 − 120 = 1745। दोनों = 660 + 1305 − 1745 = 220।
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