Math Problem Statement
In a survey of the usage of three toothpaste A, B and C, it is found that 60 people like A,55 like B 40 like C, 20 like A and B, 15 like A and C and 10 like all three toothpastes. Find the following :
Solution
Let the three sets represent people who like toothpaste A, B, and C, respectively:
- : Number of people who like A.
- : Number of people who like B.
- : Number of people who like C.
- : Number of people who like both A and B.
- : Number of people who like both A and C.
- : Number of people who like all three, i.e., .
We need to find the following:
1. The number of people who like A only.
This is given by:
2. The number of people who like B only.
Similarly:
3. The number of people who like C only.
4. The number of people who like both A and B but not C.
This is:
5. The number of people who like all three toothpastes.
This is already given:
Summary of findings:
- People who like A only: 35
- People who like B only: 35
- People who like C only: 25
- People who like both A and B but not C: 10
- People who like all three toothpastes: 10
Would you like more details or have any further questions?
Here are some relative questions for you to consider:
- How many people like at least one toothpaste?
- How many people like both A and C but not B?
- What is the number of people who like exactly two toothpastes?
- How many people like either A or B but not C?
- How many people like exactly one toothpaste?
Tip: When working with sets and surveys, drawing a Venn diagram can help you visually organize the data and simplify the calculations.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Set Theory
Venn Diagrams
Inclusion-Exclusion Principle
Formulas
n(A only) = n(A) - [n(A ∩ B) + n(A ∩ C) - n(A ∩ B ∩ C)]
n(B only) = n(B) - [n(A ∩ B) + n(B ∩ C) - n(A ∩ B ∩ C)]
n(C only) = n(C) - [n(A ∩ C) + n(B ∩ C) - n(A ∩ B ∩ C)]
n(A ∩ B but not C) = n(A ∩ B) - n(A ∩ B ∩ C)
n(A ∩ B ∩ C) = given value
Theorems
Inclusion-Exclusion Principle
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 10-12
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