Logical reasoning · lesson 22 of 30 · free

Venn diagrams — Logical reasoning for kids

In a class of 40, 22 play cricket, 18 play football and 7 play both. The 7 are counted in both groups, so start in the middle of two overlapping circles and work outwards.

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Middle first — “put the “both” number in the overlap, then fill each circle and the outside”

  1. Put “both” in the overlap.
  2. Only A = A − both; only B = B − both; at least one = A + B − both.
  3. Neither = total − at least one; exactly one = only A + only B.

Use it for: Venn diagram questions in reasoning tests and maths (sets in Class 8–11), and survey results.

Worked example: In a group of 40 children, 22 play cricket, 18 play football and 7 play both. How many play neither of the two? → 7

  1. At least one game: 22 + 18 − 7 = 33.
  2. Neither: 40 − 33 = 7.

Check: 15 only cricket + 7 both + 11 only football + 7 neither = 40 ✓

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