Kanishkagoyal
Nicotino's estimates that 10% of the people in Florida are smokers who do not drink and that 50% of the people in Florida who drink are smokers. If 40% of the people in Florida are smokers, what percentage of people are non-smokers and non-drinkers?
A)25%
B)30%
C)40%
D)50%
E)60%
Please help . I am getting answer as C)40% using vein diagram but correct answer is 30%
Hi
KanishkagoyalPlease find the correct solution below: -
Given: Nicotino's estimates that 10% of the people in Florida are smokers who do not drink and that 50% of the people in Florida who drink are smokers.
Asked: If 40% of the people in Florida are smokers, what percentage of people are non-smokers and non-drinkers?
Step 1: - Fill the table with given information.
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Step 2: Derive secondary information after calculations.
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Step 3: Derive what is asked.
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IMO B
Hope it helps!