If U = {1, 2, ..., 50}, A is the set of multiples of 2, and B is the set of multiples of 5, what is |A' ∩ B'|?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: 20
There are 25 multiples of 2 from 1 to 50 and 10 multiples of 5. The numbers counted in both sets are multiples of 10, of which there are 5. Thus |A ∪ B| = 25 + 10 − 5 = 30. By De Morgan's law, A' ∩ B' = (A ∪ B)', so |A' ∩ B'| = 50 − 30 = 20. Hence, option A is correct.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
20
Why is this the correct answer?
There are 25 multiples of 2 from 1 to 50 and 10 multiples of 5. The numbers counted in both sets are multiples of 10, of which there are 5. Thus |A ∪ B| = 25 + 10 − 5 = 30. By De Morgan's law, A' ∩ B' = (A ∪ B)', so |A' ∩ B'| = 50 − 30 = 20. Hence, option A is correct.
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.