Of 30 applicants for a j ob, 14 had at least 4 years of exper, 18 had degrees, and 3 had less than 4 years exper and did not have a degree, how many applicants had at least 4 years exper and a degree?  Answers.
A) a)14  B) b)13  C) c)9  D) d)7  E) e)5
Answer is E. Here is how:   The quickest way is to setup a matrix and work through the given values in the question.   For all such problems, set up a matrix with number of columns and rows corresponding to the divisions mentioned in the question stem.   Degrees and e)5xperience   &gt; 4 yrs e)5xp&lt; 4 yrs e)5xpTotal   Degree5Required Value1318Given   No Degree9312   Total14Given1630Given answer is e)5
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Of 30 applicants for a j ob, 14 had at least 4 years of exper, 18 had degrees, and 3 had less than 4 years exper and did not have a degree, how many applicants had at least 4 years exper and a degree?