If n(A \ B) = 17 and n(A ∩ B) = 11, what is n(A)?
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Correct answer: 28
Every element of A belongs to exactly one of two disjoint regions: A \ B, containing elements of A outside B, or A ∩ B, containing elements common to both sets. Therefore n(A) = n(A \ B) + n(A ∩ B) = 17 + 11 = 28. Options B and C count only one region, while option D does not represent the total. Hence option A is correct.
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28
Why is this the correct answer?
Every element of A belongs to exactly one of two disjoint regions: A \ B, containing elements of A outside B, or A ∩ B, containing elements common to both sets. Therefore n(A) = n(A \ B) + n(A ∩ B) = 17 + 11 = 28. Options B and C count only one region, while option D does not represent the total. Hence option A is correct.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 12 Mathematics question. Chapter: Sets.
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