In a class, every student knows French or German (or both). 15 students know French, and 17 students know German. What is the largest possible number of students in that class?

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In a class, every student knows French or German (or both). 15 students know French, and 17 students know German.

What is the largest possible number of students in that class?

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I'm pretty sure this is a trick question. I also think the answer is 32.

Makeiteasy answered Apr 6, 2019

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The largest possible number would be if they only knew one language, so the answer would be 32
Hope this helps

Ahmadali Shafiee answered Apr 9, 2019

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