If A ∩ B = ∅, n(A) = 15, and n(B) = 18, what is n(A ∪ B)?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: 33
For any two finite sets, n(A ∪ B) = n(A) + n(B) − n(A ∩ B). Here A ∩ B is empty, so its cardinality is zero. Therefore n(A ∪ B) = 15 + 18 − 0 = 33. Because the sets are disjoint, no element is counted twice. Options B and C give the size of only one set, while option D gives their difference.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
33
Why is this the correct answer?
For any two finite sets, n(A ∪ B) = n(A) + n(B) − n(A ∩ B). Here A ∩ B is empty, so its cardinality is zero. Therefore n(A ∪ B) = 15 + 18 − 0 = 33. Because the sets are disjoint, no element is counted twice. Options B and C give the size of only one set, while option D gives their difference.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Mathematics question. Chapter: Sets. Topic: Operations on Sets (Union, Intersection, Difference).