Question

In a school, 40% of the students draw and paint. 40% of those who draw do not paint. If the students do one of the two, then what % of students paint?

• A. 70
• B. 82.3
• C. 73.33
• D. 50.54

Answer 1

The correct option is C 73.33

If we assume the total number of students=100, then

the number of students who both draw and paint= 40

Also, let the number of students who draw=x; then

the number of students who only draw= 0.4x

Thus, 0.4x+40=x => x= 66.66

Therefore, number of students who paint= 40+(100-66.66)= 73.33. Answer is option (c)