If A △ B = (A − B) ∪ (B − A), n(A △ B) = 26, and n(A ∩ B) = 9, what is n(A ∪ B)?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: 35
The symmetric difference A △ B contains the elements that belong to exactly one of A or B, while A ∩ B contains the elements common to both. These two parts are disjoint and together make up A ∪ B. Therefore, n(A ∪ B) = n(A △ B) + n(A ∩ B) = 26 + 9 = 35. Hence option A is correct.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
35
Why is this the correct answer?
The symmetric difference A △ B contains the elements that belong to exactly one of A or B, while A ∩ B contains the elements common to both. These two parts are disjoint and together make up A ∪ B. Therefore, n(A ∪ B) = n(A △ B) + n(A ∩ B) = 26 + 9 = 35. Hence 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).