If |A ∪ B| = 70, |A \ B| = 25, and |B \ A| = 30, what is |A ∩ B|?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: 15
The union A ∪ B is divided into three pairwise disjoint regions: elements only in A, counted by |A \ B|; elements only in B, counted by |B \ A|; and common elements, counted by |A ∩ B|. Hence 70 = 25 + 30 + |A ∩ B|. Solving gives |A ∩ B| = 70 − 55 = 15, so option A is correct.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
15
Why is this the correct answer?
The union A ∪ B is divided into three pairwise disjoint regions: elements only in A, counted by |A \ B|; elements only in B, counted by |B \ A|; and common elements, counted by |A ∩ B|. Hence 70 = 25 + 30 + |A ∩ B|. Solving gives |A ∩ B| = 70 − 55 = 15, so option A is correct.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Mathematics question. Chapter: Sets. Topic: Operations on Sets (Union, Intersection, Difference).