How to calculate pass % in both subjects given student failing %

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Problem:

In an Examination,35% fail in maths and 25% fail in English.If 10% fail in both the subjects.Then how much % pass in both?

Solution:

I applied the formula:

P(M)=Percentage of people fail in maths=35%.

P(E)=Percentage of people fail in english=25%.

P(M U E)=Percentage of people fail in in maths or english. P(M U E)=P(M)+P(E)-P(M intersection E)

35%+25%-10%=50% fail in either of the subjects.

But I am unable to calculate how to calc pass % in both subjects?

Can anyone guide me how to solve this problem?

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