Can You Crack This Challenging Math Puzzle?

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Homework Statement


[PLAIN]http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/5284/scan0003xp.jpg


Homework Equations


There are none?


The Attempt at a Solution


I have tried to solve this problem via making a graph, trying to outright solve the problem, i have also tried to assign variables, and logically think the problem through.
 
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I just noticed this is a take home exam, so I'm only going to give you a vague hint.

You know you have three categories, and you know that those categories overlap. Is there anything you learned in class that could visually show 3 overlapping categories?
 
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Thank you very much, I was able to solve this particular problem with your hint :)