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In an examination 150 students secured first class in English or Mathematics. 115 students secured first class in Mathematics. How many students secured first class in English only?

Number of students with first class in both maths & English are represented are given = 150.


And, the students who scored first class in maths = 115.


It means out of 150 students, 115 students scored 1st class in Maths but not may or may not in English.


So, the students who got only first class in English will be 150 – 115 = 35 students.


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