SOLUTION: A survey of 400 people was taken. 223 indicated that they own a jet ski, 172 indicated that they own a sailboat, and 87 indicated that they do not own a jet ski or a sailboat. How

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Question 309314: A survey of 400 people was taken. 223 indicated that they own a jet ski, 172
indicated that they own a sailboat, and 87 indicated that they do not own a jet ski or a sailboat. How many people surveyed own a jet ski and a sailboat?.
a. Not enough information is given.
b. 51
c. 5
d. 82
e. 313
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A survey of 400 people was taken. 223 indicated that they own a jet ski, 172
indicated that they own a sailboat, and 87 indicated that they do not own a jet ski or a sailboat. How many people surveyed own a jet ski and a sailboat?.
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Those having jet ski AND sailboat would have been counted twice.
Determine that number.
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400 - 223 - 87 - 172 = -82
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Ans: 82
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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a. Not enough information is given.
b. 51
c. 5
d. 82
e. 313