Answer : The correct option is, (B) 17
Step-by-step explanation :
From the Venn diagram we Conclude that:
Number of employees speak Spanish = 8
Number of employees speak Chinese = 6
Number of employees speak Spanish and Chinese (both) = 3
As per question, now we have to determine the number employees who speak either Spanish or Chinese (or both).
Number of employees speak either Spanish or Chinese (or both) = Number of employees speak Spanish + Number of employees speak Chinese + Number of employees speak Spanish and Chinese (both)
Number of employees speak either Spanish or Chinese (or both) = 8 + 6 + 3
Number of employees speak either Spanish or Chinese (or both) = 17
Thus, the number of employees speak either Spanish or Chinese (or both) are, 17