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A survey of 50 pupils recorded whether each has a pet and whether each plays a sport. | Plays a sport | Does not play a sport Has a pet | 18 | 12 No pet | 14 | 6 How many of the pupils have a pet and play a sport?

  1. A. 18Correct
  2. B. 12
  3. C. 30
  4. D. 32

Answer: A. 18

The cell for 'Has a pet' and 'Plays a sport' is 18.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. 12
12 have a pet but do not play a sport.
C. 30
30 is the total with a pet.
D. 32
32 is the total who play a sport.

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