Problema Solution

Monticello residents were surveyed concerning their preferences for candidates Moore and Allen in an upcoming election. Of the 800 respondents, 300 support neither Moore nor Allen, 100 support both Moore and Allen, and 250 support only Moore. How many residents support Moore or Allen?

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x + 100 + 250 + 300 = 800

x + 650 = 800

x = 800 - 650

x = 150 support only Allen

150 + 250 = 400 support More or Allen