Which of the following statements about the complement Aᶜ of a set A is always true?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A ∪ Aᶜ = U
The complement Aᶜ consists of all elements of the universal set U that are not in A. Every element of U is therefore either in A or in Aᶜ, so their union is U: A ∪ Aᶜ = U. They have no common element, which means A ∩ Aᶜ = ∅. Thus options B, C, and D are not generally true.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
A ∪ Aᶜ = U
Why is this the correct answer?
The complement Aᶜ consists of all elements of the universal set U that are not in A. Every element of U is therefore either in A or in Aᶜ, so their union is U: A ∪ Aᶜ = U. They have no common element, which means A ∩ Aᶜ = ∅. Thus options B, C, and D are not generally true.
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.