In a town of 840 persons, it was seen that 450 persons read Hindi, 300 persons read English and 200 persons read both Hindi and English. What is the number of persons who read neither language?

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  1. 180
  2. 210
  3. 260
  4. 290

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Option 4 : 290
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Given: Total persons in a town is 840

Persons who read Hindi = 450

Persons who read English = 300

Persons who read both Hindi and English = 200

Persons who read neither Hindi nor English = Total persons in a town - (Persons who read Hindi + Persons who read English + Persons who read both Hindi and English)

= 840 - [450 + 300 - 200]

= 840 - 550

= 290

∴ The number of persons who read neither language is 290. 

Hence, "Option 4" is the correct answer.

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