In a club, there are 58 members. Among them, 25 members drink tea, 23 members drink coffee and only 7 members drink both tea and coffee. What is the ratio of the number of members who drink tea or coffee but not both, to the number of members who drink neither tea nor coffe… | UPSC CAPF 2026 Q No 59

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In a club, there are 58 members. Among them, 25 members drink tea, 23 members drink coffee and only 7 members drink both tea and coffee. What is the ratio of the number of members who drink tea or coffee but not both, to the number of members who drink neither tea nor coffee?


Options:

  1. 1 : 2
  2. 1 : 3
  3. 3 : 1
  4. 2 : 1
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Accepted Answer: (D) 2 : 1

Topic Covered: Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning

Key Concept: Mathematical relationships, counting and logical analysis

The correct option follows from the underlying quantitative, logical or geographical relationship. “2 : 1” is obtained by applying the defining rule, formula, map fact or classification relevant to the question.

The key is to apply the central fact, formula, definition or relationship tested in the question and then eliminate alternatives that do not satisfy it.

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