If A and B are finite sets, |A ∪ B| = 65, |A ∩ B| = 18, and |A| = 39, what is |B \ A|?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: 26
The union A ∪ B consists of the elements in A together with the elements of B that are outside A. Therefore, |A ∪ B| = |A| + |B \ A|. Substituting the given values gives 65 = 39 + |B \ A|, so |B \ A| = 26. The intersection value 18 is consistent but is not needed for this direct calculation.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
26
Why is this the correct answer?
The union A ∪ B consists of the elements in A together with the elements of B that are outside A. Therefore, |A ∪ B| = |A| + |B \ A|. Substituting the given values gives 65 = 39 + |B \ A|, so |B \ A| = 26. The intersection value 18 is consistent but is not needed for this direct calculation.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Mathematics question. Chapter: Sets. Topic: Operations on Sets (Union, Intersection, Difference).