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In an examination $70$ % of the candidates passed in English, $65$ % in Mathematics, $27$ % failed in both subjects. What is the pass percentage?

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38

%

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62

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28

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23

%

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Solution

The correct option is B $62$ %
Candidates failing in English $= 30$ %
Candidates failing in Maths $= 35$ %
Candidates failing in Both $= 27$ %
Fail percentage $= (30 + 35 - 27)$ % = $38$ %
$∴$ Pass % $= 62$ %

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