Which set is a proper subset of A = {2, 4, 6}?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer: {2, 4}
A proper subset must contain only elements of the original set and must not be equal to the original set. The set {2, 4} contains elements that are both in A, and it omits 6, so it is smaller than A. Option B is equal to A and is therefore not proper. Options C and D contain 8, which is not an element of A.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
{2, 4}
Why is this the correct answer?
A proper subset must contain only elements of the original set and must not be equal to the original set. The set {2, 4} contains elements that are both in A, and it omits 6, so it is smaller than A. Option B is equal to A and is therefore not proper. Options C and D contain 8, which is not an element of A.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Mathematics question. Chapter: Sets. Topic: Equal sets and Subsets.
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