In a graduating class of 236 students

David Recine, Magoosh Tutor

We can't have 142 taking both algebra and chemistry, because only 121 students took chemistry. An only the students who took chemistry could have conceivably taken both chemistry and algebra. So the smaller number-- 121-- must be the maximum.

Dec 18, 2018 • Reply

Adam

Hi Lorenzo,

As Chris notes in the video, the numbers in the Venn diagram do not need to add up to 236. The 236 number includes students who did not take algebra or chemistry.

Sep 2, 2017 • Reply