In a small youth club, every child plays soccer, basketball, or both. Exactly 6 children play soccer, 5 play basketball, and 2 play both sports. How many children are in the club in total?
9 children
Using principle of inclusion-exclusion: Total = (Soccer) + (Basketball) - (Both) = 6 + 5 - 2 = 9 children.
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Logic riddles give you a few facts and ask what must be true. List what you know, cross out what cannot be, and see what is left.
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