In a group of 40 people, 25 speak English and 20 speak both Hindi and English, and everyone speaks at least one of the two languages. How many people speak Hindi but not English?

A15 ✓ Correct

B20

C25

D30

Correct answer: (A) 15

Explanation

15 people speak Hindi but not English.

Everyone speaks at least one language, so the total = 40.

English speakers = 25, and this includes the 20 who speak both.

Hindi-only = total - English speakers = 40 - 25.

= 15.

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