GATE 2025 XH5 (Psychology) – Question 19
The table shows the data of 450 candidates who appeared in the examination of three subjects – Social Science, Mathematics, and Science.
How many candidates have passed in at least one subject?
| Particulars | Number of candidates |
|---|---|
| Passed in all the three subjects | 167 |
| Failed in all the three subjects | 60 |
| Failed in Social Science subject | 175 |
| Failed in Mathematics subject | 199 |
| Failed in Science subject | 191 |
| Passed in only Social Science subject | 62 |
| Passed in only Mathematics subject | 48 |
| Passed in only Science subject | 52 |
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Correct answer: (C) 390
Explanation
A candidate who has passed in at least one subject is any candidate except those who failed all three. So the number is $450 - 60 = 390$.