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All of the arrangements made in a flower shop yesterday contained roses, tulips, or lilies, or some combination of the three types. 32 of the arrangements made yesterday contained roses, 42 contained tulips, and 41 contained lilies. 16 of the arrangements made yesterday contained roses and tulips, 18 contained lilies and tulips, and 8 contained roses and lilies. If 5 of the arrangements made yesterday contained all three types, how many total arrangements were made?

A. 63
B. 68
C. 78
D. 83
E. 115


We can create the equation:

Total = total single overlaps - total double overlaps + triple overlap

Total = 32 + 42 + 41 - 16 - 18 - 8 + 5

Total = 115 - 42 + 5

Total = 78

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Here is the Venn Diagram process to solve the question without having to use the formula.

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Can someone tell what the formula is?
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We have a formula for 3 sets.


The answer is C.
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Can someone tell what the formula is?

[*]ADVANCED OVERLAPPING SETS PROBLEMS
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