If n(A ∪ B) = 20, n(A) = 12, and n(B) = 11, what is n(A ∩ B)?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: 3
For two finite sets, n(A ∪ B) = n(A) + n(B) − n(A ∩ B). Rearrange the formula to find the intersection: n(A ∩ B) = n(A) + n(B) − n(A ∪ B). Substitution gives 12 + 11 − 20 = 3. Thus the two sets have three common elements, and option C is the unique correct answer.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
3
Why is this the correct answer?
For two finite sets, n(A ∪ B) = n(A) + n(B) − n(A ∩ B). Rearrange the formula to find the intersection: n(A ∩ B) = n(A) + n(B) − n(A ∪ B). Substitution gives 12 + 11 − 20 = 3. Thus the two sets have three common elements, and option C is the unique correct answer.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Mathematics question. Chapter: Sets. Topic: Operations on Sets (Union, Intersection, Difference).