SOLUTION: In a class, 3/4 of girls like English and 1/2 like Spanish. 1/4 of those who like Spanish do not like English. How many girls from the class like neither English nor Spanish? a.

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Question 1050296: In a class, 3/4 of girls like English and 1/2 like Spanish. 1/4 of those who like Spanish do not like English. How many girls from the class like neither English nor Spanish?
a. 7/8
b. 5/8
c. 3/8
d. 1/8

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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(1/4)(1/2) = 1/8
3/4 + 1/8 = 6/8 + 1/8 = 7/8 like English