19 boys turn out for playing hockey. Of these, 11 are wearing hockey shirts and 14 are wearing hockey pants. There are no boys without shirts and/or pants. What is the number of boys wearing full uniform?
- A3
- B5
- C6Correct
- D8
Explanation
Here's a brief explanation:
- Total number of boys = 19.
- Number of boys wearing hockey shirts = 11.
- Number of boys wearing hockey pants = 14.
- The statement "There are no boys without shirts and/or pants" means that every boy has at least a shirt or pants (or both). In set theory terms, the union of boys with shirts and boys with pants is equal to the total number of boys, which is 19.
- We need to find the number of boys wearing full uniform, which means wearing both shirts AND pants. This is the intersection of the two groups.
- Using the principle of inclusion-exclusion for two sets: Total = (Boys with shirts) + (Boys with pants) - (Boys with both) 19 = 11 + 14 - (Boys with both) 19 = 25 - (Boys with both)
- Solving for "Boys with both": Boys with both = 25 - 19 = 6.
Therefore, the number of boys wearing full uniform is 6.
Option A (3) is incorrect. Option B (5) is incorrect. Option C (6) is correct. Option D (8) is incorrect.

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