Question

In a high school of 1000 students, 355 are playing sports and 233 are in a school band. If there are 175 students playing sports and are in a school band, how many are in neither activity?

Answer 1

237 students

Explanation:

355 are playing sports

233 are in a school band.

175 in both

355 + 233 + 175 = 763

763 students are in sports, band or both

1000 - 763 = 237

237 students aren't participating in neither.

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Answer 2

237

Explanation:

1000 minus 355= 645

645 minus 233= 412

412 minus 175= 237