Authors

Halmos College of Arts and Sciences - Department of Mathematics

Math Corner - November 16, 2023 Edition

Date

11-16-2023

Question

In a survey of students’ likes for a cooked vegetable to be served at Razor’s Reef,

• 71 Liked Carrots
• 43 Liked Broccoli
• 47 Liked Brussel Sprouts
• 24 Liked Both Broccoli and Brussel Sprouts
• 33 Liked Both Carrots and Broccoli
• 38 Liked Both Carrots and Brussel Sprouts
• 20 Liked All 3 (Carrots, Broccoli, and Brussel Sprouts)

How many students were surveyed if all students surveyed liked at least one of these 3 vegetables.

Answer

86 (Found via Venn Diagrams)