If n(A) = 45, n(B) = 52 and n(A ∪ B) = 73, what is n(A △ B), where A △ B = (A − B) ∪ (B − A)?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: 49
First use the two-set union formula: n(A ∩ B) = n(A) + n(B) − n(A ∪ B) = 45 + 52 − 73 = 24. The symmetric difference contains the elements in exactly one set, so it excludes the common part. Hence n(A △ B) = n(A ∪ B) − n(A ∩ B) = 73 − 24 = 49. Option A is correct.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
49
Why is this the correct answer?
First use the two-set union formula: n(A ∩ B) = n(A) + n(B) − n(A ∪ B) = 45 + 52 − 73 = 24. The symmetric difference contains the elements in exactly one set, so it excludes the common part. Hence n(A △ B) = n(A ∪ B) − n(A ∩ B) = 73 − 24 = 49. 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).