Pupils

There are 27 pupils in the classroom. They can swim 21 and ski nine pupils. Neither swim nor ski three pupils. How many pupils can swim and ski?

Result

x =  6

Solution:

x=21+9−(27−3)=6x=21+9-(27-3)=6

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