Q. In a group of 120 persons, 80 are Indians and rest are foreigners. Further, 70 persons in the group can speak English. The number of Indians who can speak English is
(a) 20
(b) 30
(c) 30 or less
(d) 30 or more
Correct Answer: (d) 30 or more
Question from UPSC Prelims 2021 CSAT Paper
Explanation :
In a group of 120 persons 80 are indian
Total Information:
– Total number of persons = 120
– Number of Indians = 80
– Number of Foreigners = 40
– Total English speakers = 70
Analysis:
1. Given that all 40 foreigners can speak English:
– Foreigners who speak English = 40
– Remaining English speakers must be Indians
– Indians who speak English = Total English speakers – Foreigners
– Indians who speak English = 70 – 40 = 30
Conclusion:
Therefore, at least 30 Indians must be able to speak English.