If A = {∅, {1}}, then what is n(P(A))?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: 4
The set A has exactly two elements: the empty set ∅ and the singleton set {1}. The fact that ∅ itself is an element does not change the count. For any finite set with n elements, its power set contains 2ⁿ subsets, because each element can either be selected or not selected. Therefore, n(P(A)) = 2² = 4.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
4
Why is this the correct answer?
The set A has exactly two elements: the empty set ∅ and the singleton set {1}. The fact that ∅ itself is an element does not change the count. For any finite set with n elements, its power set contains 2ⁿ subsets, because each element can either be selected or not selected. Therefore, n(P(A)) = 2² = 4.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Mathematics question. Chapter: Sets. Topic: Power Set and Subsets.