If A ∪ B = U, A ∩ B = C, and C ⊆ A, then A \ B is equal to which set?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A \ C
The elements of A are divided into two disjoint parts: those also belonging to B, namely A ∩ B = C, and those not belonging to B, namely A \ B. Removing B from A therefore removes exactly the common part C. Consequently, A \ B = A \ C. The condition A ∪ B = U is not needed for this equality.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
A \ C
Why is this the correct answer?
The elements of A are divided into two disjoint parts: those also belonging to B, namely A ∩ B = C, and those not belonging to B, namely A \ B. Removing B from A therefore removes exactly the common part C. Consequently, A \ B = A \ C. The condition A ∪ B = U is not needed for this equality.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Mathematics question. Chapter: Sets. Topic: Operations on Sets (Union, Intersection, Difference).