If A={∅,{∅}}, what is |P(A)|?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: 4
Although ∅ and {∅} look related, they are different objects: ∅ has no elements, while {∅} has one element, namely ∅. Thus A has two distinct members. For a finite set with n members, the power set has 2^n members. Therefore |P(A)|=2^2=4, so option C is correct.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
4
Why is this the correct answer?
Although ∅ and {∅} look related, they are different objects: ∅ has no elements, while {∅} has one element, namely ∅. Thus A has two distinct members. For a finite set with n members, the power set has 2^n members. Therefore |P(A)|=2^2=4, so option C is correct.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Mathematics question. Chapter: Sets. Topic: Power Set and Subsets.