From the statements A ∩ Aᶜ = ∅ and A ∪ Aᶜ = U, which conclusion follows?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A and Aᶜ form a partition of U
A partition of U consists of non-overlapping subsets whose union is U. The equation A ∩ Aᶜ = ∅ shows that A and its complement are disjoint, while A ∪ Aᶜ = U shows that together they contain every element of U. Thus A and Aᶜ form a partition of U, making option A correct.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
A and Aᶜ form a partition of U
Why is this the correct answer?
A partition of U consists of non-overlapping subsets whose union is U. The equation A ∩ Aᶜ = ∅ shows that A and its complement are disjoint, while A ∪ Aᶜ = U shows that together they contain every element of U. Thus A and Aᶜ form a partition of U, making option A correct.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Mathematics question. Chapter: Sets. Topic: Complement of a Set and Its Properties.