Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

In a class of 50 students, 18 take music, 26 take art, and 2 take both art and music. How many students in the class are not enrolled in either music or art?

  1. 6

  2. 8

  3. 16

  4. 24

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Using the Principle of Inclusion-Exclusion: Total students in music or art = 18 (music) + 26 (art) - 2 (both) = 42. To find those in neither, subtract from the total class size: 50 - 42 = 8.