Q.

 In a certain town, 25% families own a phone and families 15% own a car, 65% families own neither a phone nor a car. 2000 families own both a car and a phone. Consider the following statements in this regard: 

1. 10%  families own both a car and a phone. 

2. 35%  families own either a car or a phone. 

3. 40,000 families live in the town.

Which of the above statements are correct? 

 

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a

 1 and 2

b

1 and 3

c

 2 and 3 

d

 1,2 and 3 

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

  n(P)=25%,n(C)=15% , nPcCc=65%,n(PC)=2000

nPcCc=65% n(PC)c=65% n(PC)=35% Now n(PC)=n(P)+n(C)n(PC) 35=25+15n(PC) n(PC)=4035=5 5% of the total =2000

  Total number of families =2000×1005=40000

Therefore, statements 2 and 3 are correct. 

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