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In a class of 30 students, 18 students like math and 15 students like science. If 7 students like both math and science, how many students like neither math nor science?

A 0
B 4
C 7
D 11

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Students who like only math = 18 - 7 = 11. Students who like only science = 15 - 7 = 8. Total students liking at least one subject = 11 + 8 + 7 = 26. Students who like neither = Total students - Students liking at least one = 30 - 26 = 4.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "In a class of 30 students, 18 students like math and 15 students like science. If 7 students like both math and science, how many students like neither math nor science?" is Option B: 4.

The other options — A) 0, C) 7, D) 11 — are incorrect for this GMAT Exam Prep question. As explained above: Students who like only math = 18 - 7 = 11. Students who like only science = 15 - 7 = 8. Total students liking at least one subject = 11 + 8 + 7 = 26. Students who like neither = Total students - Stud…

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