If n(A)=72, n(B)=68, and exactly one set has 82 elements, what is n(A ∩ B)?
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Correct answer: 29
The number of elements in exactly one of A and B equals the two exclusive regions (A − B) and (B − A). In terms of set sizes, it is n(A)+n(B)−2n(A ∩ B), because the common region is included in both set totals and must be removed twice. Thus 82=72+68−2x, so 2x=58 and x=29.
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29
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The number of elements in exactly one of A and B equals the two exclusive regions (A − B) and (B − A). In terms of set sizes, it is n(A)+n(B)−2n(A ∩ B), because the common region is included in both set totals and must be removed twice. Thus 82=72+68−2x, so 2x=58 and x=29.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 12 Mathematics question. Chapter: Sets.
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