If U = {1, 2, ..., 24}, A = {x ∈ U | 4 divides x}, and B = {x ∈ U | 8 divides x}, what is B′ ∩ A?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: {4, 12, 20}
Within U, the multiples of 4 are A = {4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24}. The multiples of 8 form B = {8, 16, 24}, so B′ contains every element of U except those three. Therefore B′ ∩ A consists of the multiples of 4 that are not multiples of 8. These are 4, 12, and 20, giving option A.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
{4, 12, 20}
Why is this the correct answer?
Within U, the multiples of 4 are A = {4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24}. The multiples of 8 form B = {8, 16, 24}, so B′ contains every element of U except those three. Therefore B′ ∩ A consists of the multiples of 4 that are not multiples of 8. These are 4, 12, and 20, giving option A.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Mathematics question. Chapter: Sets. Topic: Complement of a Set and Its Properties.