If (A \ B = {2, 5}), (B \ A = {7}), and (A ∩ B = {1, 3}), then what is (A ∪ B)?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: {1, 2, 3, 5, 7}
The union contains every element that belongs to A or B. The three given parts are disjoint: elements only in A are {2, 5}, elements only in B are {7}, and common elements are {1, 3}. Combining all these parts without repetition gives A ∪ B = {1, 2, 3, 5, 7}. Therefore, option A is correct.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
{1, 2, 3, 5, 7}
Why is this the correct answer?
The union contains every element that belongs to A or B. The three given parts are disjoint: elements only in A are {2, 5}, elements only in B are {7}, and common elements are {1, 3}. Combining all these parts without repetition gives A ∪ B = {1, 2, 3, 5, 7}. Therefore, 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).