Embassy Reception Languages Spoken
At the embassy reception, everyone knows at least one foreign language:
15 people speak English
12 people speak German
7 both
How many people does this society consist of if no one speaks another language?
15 people speak English
12 people speak German
7 both
How many people does this society consist of if no one speaks another language?
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