A market research group conducted a survey of 1000 consumers and reported that 720 consumers liked product A and 450 consumers liked product B. The least number that must have liked both products is:
A
170
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B
280
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C
220
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D
250
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Solution
The correct option is A170 Total consumers =1000=n(A∪B)
Consumers who likes product A=720=n(a)
Consumers who like product B=450=n(B)
Now consumers who like both products =n(A∩B)=n(A)+n(B)−n(A∪B)