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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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The answer is thirty two
User Matthew A Thomas
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You would do 15 + 17. Which equals 32, and that is the least, then choose a number that is larger than 32.
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