If n(A − B) = 12, n(B − A) = 9, and n(A ∩ B) = 7, what is n(A ∪ B)?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: 28
The union is divided into three disjoint regions: elements only in A, counted by n(A − B) = 12; elements only in B, counted by n(B − A) = 9; and common elements, counted by n(A ∩ B) = 7. Therefore n(A ∪ B) = 12 + 9 + 7 = 28. The common elements must be included once in the union.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
28
Why is this the correct answer?
The union is divided into three disjoint regions: elements only in A, counted by n(A − B) = 12; elements only in B, counted by n(B − A) = 9; and common elements, counted by n(A ∩ B) = 7. Therefore n(A ∪ B) = 12 + 9 + 7 = 28. The common elements must be included once in the union.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Mathematics question. Chapter: Sets. Topic: Operations on Sets (Union, Intersection, Difference).