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In an examination, 34% of the candidates fail in Arithmetic and 42% in English. If 20% fail in Arithmetic and English, the percentage of those passing in both subjects is

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45

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46

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47

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The correct option is A 44
Candidates who fail in one of the two subjects
$= (34 + 42 - 20)$ % $=$ 56%.
$∴$ Percentage of those passing both subjects =44%.

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