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WELCOME

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Set Theory

J. Maria Joseph Ph.D.,

Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematics,St. Joseph’s College, Trichy - 2.

July 1, 2015

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Outline

1 Set TheoryIntroduction to SetsSets

2 Origin of Set Theory

3 Definitions

4 Problems

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Set Theory

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5

This is where mathematics starts.

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Introduction to Sets

What is set ?Well, simply put, it’s a collection.

DefinitionA set is a collection of well defined objects or things.

First we specify a common property among “things“ andthen we gather up all the “things“ that have thiscommon property.

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Introduction to Sets

What is set ?Well, simply put, it’s a collection.

DefinitionA set is a collection of well defined objects or things.

First we specify a common property among “things“ andthen we gather up all the “things“ that have thiscommon property.

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Introduction to Sets

What is set ?Well, simply put, it’s a collection.

DefinitionA set is a collection of well defined objects or things.

First we specify a common property among “things“

andthen we gather up all the “things“ that have thiscommon property.

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Introduction to Sets

What is set ?Well, simply put, it’s a collection.

DefinitionA set is a collection of well defined objects or things.

First we specify a common property among “things“ andthen we gather up all the “things“ that have thiscommon property.

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Introduction to Sets

For ExampleThe items you wear: shoes, socks, hat,shirt, pants, and so on.

I’m sure youcould come up with at least a hundred.This is known as a set.

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Introduction to Sets

For ExampleThe items you wear: shoes, socks, hat,shirt, pants, and so on. I’m sure youcould come up with at least a hundred.

This is known as a set.

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Introduction to Sets

For ExampleThe items you wear: shoes, socks, hat,shirt, pants, and so on. I’m sure youcould come up with at least a hundred.This is known as a set.

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Introduction to Sets

For ExampleThe items you wear: shoes, socks, hat,shirt, pants, and so on. I’m sure youcould come up with at least a hundred.This is known as a set.

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Introduction to Sets

For ExampleTypes of fingers.

This set includesindex, middle, ring, and pinky.

So it is just things grouped together with a certainproperty in common.

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Introduction to Sets

For ExampleTypes of fingers. This set includesindex, middle, ring, and pinky.

So it is just things grouped together with a certainproperty in common.

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Introduction to Sets

For ExampleTypes of fingers. This set includesindex, middle, ring, and pinky.

So it is just things grouped together with a certainproperty in common.

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Introduction to Sets

For ExampleTypes of fingers. This set includesindex, middle, ring, and pinky.

So it is just things grouped together with a certainproperty in common.

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Introduction to Sets

NotationThere is a fairly simple notation for sets.

We simply listeach element, separated by a comma, and then put somecurly brackets around the whole thing.

{3, 6, 91, . . .}The curly brackets { } are sometimes called “setbrackets“ or “braces“.

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Introduction to Sets

NotationThere is a fairly simple notation for sets. We simply listeach element, separated by a comma, and then put somecurly brackets around the whole thing.

{3, 6, 91, . . .}The curly brackets { } are sometimes called “setbrackets“ or “braces“.

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Introduction to Sets

NotationThere is a fairly simple notation for sets. We simply listeach element, separated by a comma, and then put somecurly brackets around the whole thing.

{3, 6, 91, . . .}

The curly brackets { } are sometimes called “setbrackets“ or “braces“.

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Introduction to Sets

NotationThere is a fairly simple notation for sets. We simply listeach element, separated by a comma, and then put somecurly brackets around the whole thing.

{3, 6, 91, . . .}The curly brackets { } are sometimes called “setbrackets“ or “braces“.

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Introduction to Sets

Notation for Examples{ socks, shoes, watches, shirts, . . . } - For Example 1

{ index, middle, ring, pinky } - For Example 2

Notice how the first example has the “ · · · “. The threedots · · · are called an ellipsis, and mean “continue on“.

The first set { socks, shoes, watches, shirts, . . .} we callan infinite set,the second set { index, middle, ring, pinky } we call afinite set.

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Introduction to Sets

Notation for Examples{ socks, shoes, watches, shirts, . . . } - For Example 1{ index, middle, ring, pinky } - For Example 2

Notice how the first example has the “ · · · “. The threedots · · · are called an ellipsis, and mean “continue on“.

The first set { socks, shoes, watches, shirts, . . .} we callan infinite set,the second set { index, middle, ring, pinky } we call afinite set.

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Introduction to Sets

Notation for Examples{ socks, shoes, watches, shirts, . . . } - For Example 1{ index, middle, ring, pinky } - For Example 2

Notice how the first example has the “ · · · “.

The threedots · · · are called an ellipsis, and mean “continue on“.

The first set { socks, shoes, watches, shirts, . . .} we callan infinite set,the second set { index, middle, ring, pinky } we call afinite set.

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Introduction to Sets

Notation for Examples{ socks, shoes, watches, shirts, . . . } - For Example 1{ index, middle, ring, pinky } - For Example 2

Notice how the first example has the “ · · · “. The threedots · · · are called an ellipsis, and mean “continue on“.

The first set { socks, shoes, watches, shirts, . . .} we callan infinite set,the second set { index, middle, ring, pinky } we call afinite set.

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Introduction to Sets

Notation for Examples{ socks, shoes, watches, shirts, . . . } - For Example 1{ index, middle, ring, pinky } - For Example 2

Notice how the first example has the “ · · · “. The threedots · · · are called an ellipsis, and mean “continue on“.

The first set { socks, shoes, watches, shirts, . . .} we callan infinite set,

the second set { index, middle, ring, pinky } we call afinite set.

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Introduction to Sets

Notation for Examples{ socks, shoes, watches, shirts, . . . } - For Example 1{ index, middle, ring, pinky } - For Example 2

Notice how the first example has the “ · · · “. The threedots · · · are called an ellipsis, and mean “continue on“.

The first set { socks, shoes, watches, shirts, . . .} we callan infinite set,the second set { index, middle, ring, pinky } we call afinite set.

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Introduction to Sets

Numerical SetsSo what does this have to do with mathematics ?

Whenwe define a set, all we have to specify is a commoncharacteristic. Who says we can’t do so with numbers ?

For Example

� Set of even numbers: {. . . ,−4,−2, 0, 2, 4, . . .}� Set of odd numbers: {. . . ,−3,−1, 1, 3, . . .}� Set of prime numbers: {2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, . . .}� Positive multiples of 3 that are less than 10: {3, 6, 9}

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Introduction to Sets

Numerical SetsSo what does this have to do with mathematics ? Whenwe define a set,

all we have to specify is a commoncharacteristic. Who says we can’t do so with numbers ?

For Example

� Set of even numbers: {. . . ,−4,−2, 0, 2, 4, . . .}� Set of odd numbers: {. . . ,−3,−1, 1, 3, . . .}� Set of prime numbers: {2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, . . .}� Positive multiples of 3 that are less than 10: {3, 6, 9}

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Introduction to Sets

Numerical SetsSo what does this have to do with mathematics ? Whenwe define a set, all we have to specify is a commoncharacteristic.

Who says we can’t do so with numbers ?

For Example

� Set of even numbers: {. . . ,−4,−2, 0, 2, 4, . . .}� Set of odd numbers: {. . . ,−3,−1, 1, 3, . . .}� Set of prime numbers: {2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, . . .}� Positive multiples of 3 that are less than 10: {3, 6, 9}

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Introduction to Sets

Numerical SetsSo what does this have to do with mathematics ? Whenwe define a set, all we have to specify is a commoncharacteristic. Who says we can’t do so with numbers ?

For Example

� Set of even numbers: {. . . ,−4,−2, 0, 2, 4, . . .}� Set of odd numbers: {. . . ,−3,−1, 1, 3, . . .}� Set of prime numbers: {2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, . . .}� Positive multiples of 3 that are less than 10: {3, 6, 9}

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Introduction to Sets

Numerical SetsSo what does this have to do with mathematics ? Whenwe define a set, all we have to specify is a commoncharacteristic. Who says we can’t do so with numbers ?

For Example

� Set of even numbers: {. . . ,−4,−2, 0, 2, 4, . . .}

� Set of odd numbers: {. . . ,−3,−1, 1, 3, . . .}� Set of prime numbers: {2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, . . .}� Positive multiples of 3 that are less than 10: {3, 6, 9}

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Introduction to Sets

Numerical SetsSo what does this have to do with mathematics ? Whenwe define a set, all we have to specify is a commoncharacteristic. Who says we can’t do so with numbers ?

For Example

� Set of even numbers: {. . . ,−4,−2, 0, 2, 4, . . .}� Set of odd numbers: {. . . ,−3,−1, 1, 3, . . .}

� Set of prime numbers: {2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, . . .}� Positive multiples of 3 that are less than 10: {3, 6, 9}

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Introduction to Sets

Numerical SetsSo what does this have to do with mathematics ? Whenwe define a set, all we have to specify is a commoncharacteristic. Who says we can’t do so with numbers ?

For Example

� Set of even numbers: {. . . ,−4,−2, 0, 2, 4, . . .}� Set of odd numbers: {. . . ,−3,−1, 1, 3, . . .}� Set of prime numbers: {2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, . . .}

� Positive multiples of 3 that are less than 10: {3, 6, 9}

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Introduction to Sets

Numerical SetsSo what does this have to do with mathematics ? Whenwe define a set, all we have to specify is a commoncharacteristic. Who says we can’t do so with numbers ?

For Example

� Set of even numbers: {. . . ,−4,−2, 0, 2, 4, . . .}� Set of odd numbers: {. . . ,−3,−1, 1, 3, . . .}� Set of prime numbers: {2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, . . .}� Positive multiples of 3 that are less than 10: {3, 6, 9}

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Introduction to Sets

Universal SetAt the start we used the word “things“ in quotes.

Wecall this the universal set. It’s a set that containseverything. Well, not exactly everything. Everything thatis relevant to our question.

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Introduction to Sets

Universal SetAt the start we used the word “things“ in quotes. Wecall this the universal set.

It’s a set that containseverything. Well, not exactly everything. Everything thatis relevant to our question.

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Introduction to Sets

Universal SetAt the start we used the word “things“ in quotes. Wecall this the universal set. It’s a set that containseverything.

Well, not exactly everything. Everything thatis relevant to our question.

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Introduction to Sets

Universal SetAt the start we used the word “things“ in quotes. Wecall this the universal set. It’s a set that containseverything. Well, not exactly everything.

Everything thatis relevant to our question.

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Introduction to Sets

Universal SetAt the start we used the word “things“ in quotes. Wecall this the universal set. It’s a set that containseverything. Well, not exactly everything. Everything thatis relevant to our question.

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Introduction to Sets

Some More NotationWhen talking about sets, it is fairly standard to use

Capital Letters A,B ,C , . . . to represent the set, andlower-case letters a, b, c , . . . to represent an element inthat set.

For ExampleA = {a, e, i , o, u}

Here A denotes the set of vowels, and a, e, i , o, u is anelement of the set A.

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Introduction to Sets

Some More NotationWhen talking about sets, it is fairly standard to useCapital Letters A,B ,C , . . . to represent the set,

andlower-case letters a, b, c , . . . to represent an element inthat set.

For ExampleA = {a, e, i , o, u}

Here A denotes the set of vowels, and a, e, i , o, u is anelement of the set A.

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Introduction to Sets

Some More NotationWhen talking about sets, it is fairly standard to useCapital Letters A,B ,C , . . . to represent the set, andlower-case letters a, b, c , . . . to represent an element inthat set.

For ExampleA = {a, e, i , o, u}

Here A denotes the set of vowels, and a, e, i , o, u is anelement of the set A.

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Introduction to Sets

Some More NotationWhen talking about sets, it is fairly standard to useCapital Letters A,B ,C , . . . to represent the set, andlower-case letters a, b, c , . . . to represent an element inthat set.

For ExampleA = {a, e, i , o, u}

Here A denotes the set of vowels, and a, e, i , o, u is anelement of the set A.

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Introduction to Sets

Some More NotationWhen talking about sets, it is fairly standard to useCapital Letters A,B ,C , . . . to represent the set, andlower-case letters a, b, c , . . . to represent an element inthat set.

For ExampleA = {a, e, i , o, u}

Here A denotes the set of vowels, and a, e, i , o, u is anelement of the set A.

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Introduction to Sets

Some More NotationWhen we say an element a is in a set A,

we use thesymbol ∈ to show it. And if something is not in a setuse /∈.

For ExampleSet A is {1, 2, 3}. We can see that 1 ∈ A, but 5 /∈ A.

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Introduction to Sets

Some More NotationWhen we say an element a is in a set A, we use thesymbol ∈ to show it.

And if something is not in a setuse /∈.

For ExampleSet A is {1, 2, 3}. We can see that 1 ∈ A, but 5 /∈ A.

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Introduction to Sets

Some More NotationWhen we say an element a is in a set A, we use thesymbol ∈ to show it. And if something is not in a setuse /∈.

For ExampleSet A is {1, 2, 3}. We can see that 1 ∈ A, but 5 /∈ A.

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Some More NotationWhen we say an element a is in a set A, we use thesymbol ∈ to show it. And if something is not in a setuse /∈.

For ExampleSet A is {1, 2, 3}.

We can see that 1 ∈ A, but 5 /∈ A.

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Introduction to Sets

Some More NotationWhen we say an element a is in a set A, we use thesymbol ∈ to show it. And if something is not in a setuse /∈.

For ExampleSet A is {1, 2, 3}. We can see that 1 ∈ A,

but 5 /∈ A.

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Introduction to Sets

Some More NotationWhen we say an element a is in a set A, we use thesymbol ∈ to show it. And if something is not in a setuse /∈.

For ExampleSet A is {1, 2, 3}. We can see that 1 ∈ A, but 5 /∈ A.

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Introduction to Sets

EqualityTwo sets are equal if they have precisely the samemembers.

Now, at first glance they may not seen equal,so we may have to examine them closely!

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Introduction to Sets

EqualityTwo sets are equal if they have precisely the samemembers. Now, at first glance they may not seen equal,

so we may have to examine them closely!

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Introduction to Sets

EqualityTwo sets are equal if they have precisely the samemembers. Now, at first glance they may not seen equal,so we may have to examine them closely!

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Introduction to Sets

For ExampleAre A and B equal where:

� A is the set whose members are the first four positivewhole numbers

� B = {4, 2, 1, 3}

Let’s check. They both contain 1. They both contain 2.And 3, And 4. And we have checked every element ofboth sets, so: Yes, they are equal !

A = B

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Introduction to Sets

For ExampleAre A and B equal where:

� A is the set whose members are the first four positivewhole numbers

� B = {4, 2, 1, 3}

Let’s check. They both contain 1. They both contain 2.And 3, And 4. And we have checked every element ofboth sets, so: Yes, they are equal !

A = B

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Introduction to Sets

For ExampleAre A and B equal where:

� A is the set whose members are the first four positivewhole numbers

� B = {4, 2, 1, 3}

Let’s check. They both contain 1. They both contain 2.And 3, And 4. And we have checked every element ofboth sets, so: Yes, they are equal !

A = B

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Introduction to Sets

For ExampleAre A and B equal where:

� A is the set whose members are the first four positivewhole numbers

� B = {4, 2, 1, 3}

Let’s check.

They both contain 1. They both contain 2.And 3, And 4. And we have checked every element ofboth sets, so: Yes, they are equal !

A = B

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Introduction to Sets

For ExampleAre A and B equal where:

� A is the set whose members are the first four positivewhole numbers

� B = {4, 2, 1, 3}

Let’s check. They both contain 1.

They both contain 2.And 3, And 4. And we have checked every element ofboth sets, so: Yes, they are equal !

A = B

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Introduction to Sets

For ExampleAre A and B equal where:

� A is the set whose members are the first four positivewhole numbers

� B = {4, 2, 1, 3}

Let’s check. They both contain 1. They both contain 2.

And 3, And 4. And we have checked every element ofboth sets, so: Yes, they are equal !

A = B

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Introduction to Sets

For ExampleAre A and B equal where:

� A is the set whose members are the first four positivewhole numbers

� B = {4, 2, 1, 3}

Let’s check. They both contain 1. They both contain 2.And 3, And 4.

And we have checked every element ofboth sets, so: Yes, they are equal !

A = B

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Introduction to Sets

For ExampleAre A and B equal where:

� A is the set whose members are the first four positivewhole numbers

� B = {4, 2, 1, 3}

Let’s check. They both contain 1. They both contain 2.And 3, And 4. And we have checked every element ofboth sets,

so: Yes, they are equal !

A = B

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Introduction to Sets

For ExampleAre A and B equal where:

� A is the set whose members are the first four positivewhole numbers

� B = {4, 2, 1, 3}

Let’s check. They both contain 1. They both contain 2.And 3, And 4. And we have checked every element ofboth sets, so: Yes, they are equal !

A = B

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Introduction to Sets

For ExampleAre A and B equal where:

� A is the set whose members are the first four positivewhole numbers

� B = {4, 2, 1, 3}

Let’s check. They both contain 1. They both contain 2.And 3, And 4. And we have checked every element ofboth sets, so: Yes, they are equal !

A = B

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SubsetsWhen we define a set, if we take pieces of that set, wecan form what is called a subset.

For ExampleWe have the set {1, 2, 3, 4, 5}. A subset of this is{1, 2, 3}. Another subset is {3, 4} or even another, {1}.However, {1, 6} is not a subset, since it contains anelement 6 which is not in the parent set.

In generalA is a subset of B if and only if every element of A is in B .

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Introduction to Sets

SubsetsWhen we define a set, if we take pieces of that set, wecan form what is called a subset.

For ExampleWe have the set {1, 2, 3, 4, 5}.

A subset of this is{1, 2, 3}. Another subset is {3, 4} or even another, {1}.However, {1, 6} is not a subset, since it contains anelement 6 which is not in the parent set.

In generalA is a subset of B if and only if every element of A is in B .

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Introduction to Sets

SubsetsWhen we define a set, if we take pieces of that set, wecan form what is called a subset.

For ExampleWe have the set {1, 2, 3, 4, 5}. A subset of this is{1, 2, 3}.

Another subset is {3, 4} or even another, {1}.However, {1, 6} is not a subset, since it contains anelement 6 which is not in the parent set.

In generalA is a subset of B if and only if every element of A is in B .

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Introduction to Sets

SubsetsWhen we define a set, if we take pieces of that set, wecan form what is called a subset.

For ExampleWe have the set {1, 2, 3, 4, 5}. A subset of this is{1, 2, 3}. Another subset is {3, 4}

or even another, {1}.However, {1, 6} is not a subset, since it contains anelement 6 which is not in the parent set.

In generalA is a subset of B if and only if every element of A is in B .

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Introduction to Sets

SubsetsWhen we define a set, if we take pieces of that set, wecan form what is called a subset.

For ExampleWe have the set {1, 2, 3, 4, 5}. A subset of this is{1, 2, 3}. Another subset is {3, 4} or even another, {1}.

However, {1, 6} is not a subset, since it contains anelement 6 which is not in the parent set.

In generalA is a subset of B if and only if every element of A is in B .

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Introduction to Sets

SubsetsWhen we define a set, if we take pieces of that set, wecan form what is called a subset.

For ExampleWe have the set {1, 2, 3, 4, 5}. A subset of this is{1, 2, 3}. Another subset is {3, 4} or even another, {1}.However, {1, 6} is not a subset,

since it contains anelement 6 which is not in the parent set.

In generalA is a subset of B if and only if every element of A is in B .

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Introduction to Sets

SubsetsWhen we define a set, if we take pieces of that set, wecan form what is called a subset.

For ExampleWe have the set {1, 2, 3, 4, 5}. A subset of this is{1, 2, 3}. Another subset is {3, 4} or even another, {1}.However, {1, 6} is not a subset, since it contains anelement 6 which is not in the parent set.

In generalA is a subset of B if and only if every element of A is in B .

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Introduction to Sets

SubsetsWhen we define a set, if we take pieces of that set, wecan form what is called a subset.

For ExampleWe have the set {1, 2, 3, 4, 5}. A subset of this is{1, 2, 3}. Another subset is {3, 4} or even another, {1}.However, {1, 6} is not a subset, since it contains anelement 6 which is not in the parent set.

In generalA is a subset of B if and only if every element of A is in B .

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For ExampleLet A be all multiples of 4 and B be all multiples of 2. IsA a subset of B? And is B a subset of A?

Well, we can’t check every element in these sets, becausethey have an infinite number of elements. So we need toget an idea of what the elements look like in each, andthen compare them.

The sets areA = {. . . ,−8,−4, 0, 4, 8, . . .}B = {. . . ,−8,−6,−4,−2, 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, . . .}

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Introduction to Sets

For ExampleLet A be all multiples of 4 and B be all multiples of 2. IsA a subset of B? And is B a subset of A?Well, we can’t check every element in these sets, becausethey have an infinite number of elements. So we need toget an idea of what the elements look like in each, andthen compare them.

The sets areA = {. . . ,−8,−4, 0, 4, 8, . . .}B = {. . . ,−8,−6,−4,−2, 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, . . .}

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Introduction to Sets

For ExampleLet A be all multiples of 4 and B be all multiples of 2. IsA a subset of B? And is B a subset of A?Well, we can’t check every element in these sets, becausethey have an infinite number of elements. So we need toget an idea of what the elements look like in each, andthen compare them.

The sets areA = {. . . ,−8,−4, 0, 4, 8, . . .}

B = {. . . ,−8,−6,−4,−2, 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, . . .}

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Introduction to Sets

For ExampleLet A be all multiples of 4 and B be all multiples of 2. IsA a subset of B? And is B a subset of A?Well, we can’t check every element in these sets, becausethey have an infinite number of elements. So we need toget an idea of what the elements look like in each, andthen compare them.

The sets areA = {. . . ,−8,−4, 0, 4, 8, . . .}B = {. . . ,−8,−6,−4,−2, 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, . . .}

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By pairing off members of the two sets, we can see thatevery member of A is also a member of B , but everymember of B is not a member of A.

A is a subset of B , but B is not a subset of A

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Introduction to Sets

By pairing off members of the two sets, we can see thatevery member of A is also a member of B ,

but everymember of B is not a member of A.

A is a subset of B , but B is not a subset of A

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Introduction to Sets

By pairing off members of the two sets, we can see thatevery member of A is also a member of B , but everymember of B is not a member of A.

A is a subset of B , but B is not a subset of A

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Introduction to Sets

By pairing off members of the two sets, we can see thatevery member of A is also a member of B , but everymember of B is not a member of A.

A is a subset of B ,

but B is not a subset of A

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Introduction to Sets

By pairing off members of the two sets, we can see thatevery member of A is also a member of B , but everymember of B is not a member of A.

A is a subset of B , but B is not a subset of A

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Proper SubsetsLet A be a set. Is every element in A an element in A?(Yes, I wrote that correctly.)

So doesn’t that mean thatA is a subset of A? This doesn’t seem very proper, doesit? We want our subsets to be proper. So we introduceproper subsets.

DefinitionA is a proper subset of B if and only if every element inA is also in B , and there exists at least one element in Bthat is not in A.

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Introduction to Sets

Proper SubsetsLet A be a set. Is every element in A an element in A?(Yes, I wrote that correctly.) So doesn’t that mean thatA is a subset of A?

This doesn’t seem very proper, doesit? We want our subsets to be proper. So we introduceproper subsets.

DefinitionA is a proper subset of B if and only if every element inA is also in B , and there exists at least one element in Bthat is not in A.

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Introduction to Sets

Proper SubsetsLet A be a set. Is every element in A an element in A?(Yes, I wrote that correctly.) So doesn’t that mean thatA is a subset of A? This doesn’t seem very proper, doesit?

We want our subsets to be proper. So we introduceproper subsets.

DefinitionA is a proper subset of B if and only if every element inA is also in B , and there exists at least one element in Bthat is not in A.

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Introduction to Sets

Proper SubsetsLet A be a set. Is every element in A an element in A?(Yes, I wrote that correctly.) So doesn’t that mean thatA is a subset of A? This doesn’t seem very proper, doesit? We want our subsets to be proper.

So we introduceproper subsets.

DefinitionA is a proper subset of B if and only if every element inA is also in B , and there exists at least one element in Bthat is not in A.

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Introduction to Sets

Proper SubsetsLet A be a set. Is every element in A an element in A?(Yes, I wrote that correctly.) So doesn’t that mean thatA is a subset of A? This doesn’t seem very proper, doesit? We want our subsets to be proper. So we introduceproper subsets.

DefinitionA is a proper subset of B if and only if every element inA is also in B , and there exists at least one element in Bthat is not in A.

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Introduction to Sets

Proper SubsetsLet A be a set. Is every element in A an element in A?(Yes, I wrote that correctly.) So doesn’t that mean thatA is a subset of A? This doesn’t seem very proper, doesit? We want our subsets to be proper. So we introduceproper subsets.

DefinitionA is a proper subset of B if and only if

every element inA is also in B , and there exists at least one element in Bthat is not in A.

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Introduction to Sets

Proper SubsetsLet A be a set. Is every element in A an element in A?(Yes, I wrote that correctly.) So doesn’t that mean thatA is a subset of A? This doesn’t seem very proper, doesit? We want our subsets to be proper. So we introduceproper subsets.

DefinitionA is a proper subset of B if and only if every element inA is also in B ,

and there exists at least one element in Bthat is not in A.

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Introduction to Sets

Proper SubsetsLet A be a set. Is every element in A an element in A?(Yes, I wrote that correctly.) So doesn’t that mean thatA is a subset of A? This doesn’t seem very proper, doesit? We want our subsets to be proper. So we introduceproper subsets.

DefinitionA is a proper subset of B if and only if every element inA is also in B , and there exists at least one element in Bthat is not in A.

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For Example{1, 2, 3} is a subset of {1, 2, 3},

but is not a propersubset of {1, 2, 3}.{1, 2, 3} is a proper subset of {1, 2, 3, 4} because theelement 4 is not in the first set.

Notice that if A is a proper subset of B , then it is also asubset of B .

Even More NotationWhen we say that A is a subset of B , we write A ⊆ B .Or we can say that A is not a subset of B by A * B(“A is not a subset of B”)

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For Example{1, 2, 3} is a subset of {1, 2, 3}, but is not a propersubset of {1, 2, 3}.

{1, 2, 3} is a proper subset of {1, 2, 3, 4} because theelement 4 is not in the first set.

Notice that if A is a proper subset of B , then it is also asubset of B .

Even More NotationWhen we say that A is a subset of B , we write A ⊆ B .Or we can say that A is not a subset of B by A * B(“A is not a subset of B”)

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Introduction to Sets

For Example{1, 2, 3} is a subset of {1, 2, 3}, but is not a propersubset of {1, 2, 3}.{1, 2, 3} is a proper subset of {1, 2, 3, 4}

because theelement 4 is not in the first set.

Notice that if A is a proper subset of B , then it is also asubset of B .

Even More NotationWhen we say that A is a subset of B , we write A ⊆ B .Or we can say that A is not a subset of B by A * B(“A is not a subset of B”)

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Introduction to Sets

For Example{1, 2, 3} is a subset of {1, 2, 3}, but is not a propersubset of {1, 2, 3}.{1, 2, 3} is a proper subset of {1, 2, 3, 4} because theelement 4 is not in the first set.

Notice that if A is a proper subset of B , then it is also asubset of B .

Even More NotationWhen we say that A is a subset of B , we write A ⊆ B .Or we can say that A is not a subset of B by A * B(“A is not a subset of B”)

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Introduction to Sets

For Example{1, 2, 3} is a subset of {1, 2, 3}, but is not a propersubset of {1, 2, 3}.{1, 2, 3} is a proper subset of {1, 2, 3, 4} because theelement 4 is not in the first set.

Notice that if A is a proper subset of B ,

then it is also asubset of B .

Even More NotationWhen we say that A is a subset of B , we write A ⊆ B .Or we can say that A is not a subset of B by A * B(“A is not a subset of B”)

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Introduction to Sets

For Example{1, 2, 3} is a subset of {1, 2, 3}, but is not a propersubset of {1, 2, 3}.{1, 2, 3} is a proper subset of {1, 2, 3, 4} because theelement 4 is not in the first set.

Notice that if A is a proper subset of B , then it is also asubset of B .

Even More NotationWhen we say that A is a subset of B , we write A ⊆ B .Or we can say that A is not a subset of B by A * B(“A is not a subset of B”)

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Introduction to Sets

For Example{1, 2, 3} is a subset of {1, 2, 3}, but is not a propersubset of {1, 2, 3}.{1, 2, 3} is a proper subset of {1, 2, 3, 4} because theelement 4 is not in the first set.

Notice that if A is a proper subset of B , then it is also asubset of B .

Even More NotationWhen we say that A is a subset of B , we write A ⊆ B .

Or we can say that A is not a subset of B by A * B(“A is not a subset of B”)

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Introduction to Sets

For Example{1, 2, 3} is a subset of {1, 2, 3}, but is not a propersubset of {1, 2, 3}.{1, 2, 3} is a proper subset of {1, 2, 3, 4} because theelement 4 is not in the first set.

Notice that if A is a proper subset of B , then it is also asubset of B .

Even More NotationWhen we say that A is a subset of B , we write A ⊆ B .Or we can say that A is not a subset of B by A * B(“A is not a subset of B”)

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Introduction to Sets

Empty or Null SetAs an example, think of the set of pianokeys on a guitar.

“But wait!” you say,“There are no piano keys on a guitar!”And right you are. It is a set with noelements.

DefinitionA set which contains no element is known as the EmptySet (or Null Set).

NotationIt is represented by ∅ Or by { } (a set with no elements)

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Introduction to Sets

Empty or Null SetAs an example, think of the set of pianokeys on a guitar. “But wait!” you say,“There are no piano keys on a guitar!”

And right you are. It is a set with noelements.

DefinitionA set which contains no element is known as the EmptySet (or Null Set).

NotationIt is represented by ∅ Or by { } (a set with no elements)

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Introduction to Sets

Empty or Null SetAs an example, think of the set of pianokeys on a guitar. “But wait!” you say,“There are no piano keys on a guitar!”And right you are.

It is a set with noelements.

DefinitionA set which contains no element is known as the EmptySet (or Null Set).

NotationIt is represented by ∅ Or by { } (a set with no elements)

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Introduction to Sets

Empty or Null SetAs an example, think of the set of pianokeys on a guitar. “But wait!” you say,“There are no piano keys on a guitar!”And right you are. It is a set with noelements.

DefinitionA set which contains no element is known as the EmptySet (or Null Set).

NotationIt is represented by ∅ Or by { } (a set with no elements)

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Introduction to Sets

Empty or Null SetAs an example, think of the set of pianokeys on a guitar. “But wait!” you say,“There are no piano keys on a guitar!”And right you are. It is a set with noelements.

DefinitionA set which contains no element is known as the EmptySet (or Null Set).

NotationIt is represented by ∅ Or by { } (a set with no elements)

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Introduction to Sets

Empty or Null SetAs an example, think of the set of pianokeys on a guitar. “But wait!” you say,“There are no piano keys on a guitar!”And right you are. It is a set with noelements.

DefinitionA set which contains no element is known as the EmptySet (or Null Set).

NotationIt is represented by ∅ Or by { } (a set with no elements)

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Introduction to Sets

Empty or Null SetAs an example, think of the set of pianokeys on a guitar. “But wait!” you say,“There are no piano keys on a guitar!”And right you are. It is a set with noelements.

DefinitionA set which contains no element is known as the EmptySet (or Null Set).

NotationIt is represented by ∅ Or by { } (a set with no elements)

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Set

Set - DefinitionA set is a collection of well defined objects.

For ExampleYou could have a set made up of your ten best friends

Friends = { Anbu, Babu, John, Joel, Dass, David, Ravi,Raj, Selva, Vimal }

Anbu, Babu, Ravi and Raj play Soccer.

Selva, Ravi and Raj play Tennis.

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Set

Set - DefinitionA set is a collection of well defined objects.

For ExampleYou could have a set made up of your ten best friends

Friends = { Anbu, Babu, John, Joel, Dass, David, Ravi,Raj, Selva, Vimal }

Anbu, Babu, Ravi and Raj play Soccer.

Selva, Ravi and Raj play Tennis.

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Set

Set - DefinitionA set is a collection of well defined objects.

For ExampleYou could have a set made up of your ten best friends

Friends = { Anbu, Babu, John, Joel, Dass, David, Ravi,Raj, Selva, Vimal }

Anbu, Babu, Ravi and Raj play Soccer.

Selva, Ravi and Raj play Tennis.

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Set

Set - DefinitionA set is a collection of well defined objects.

For ExampleYou could have a set made up of your ten best friends

Friends = { Anbu, Babu, John, Joel, Dass, David, Ravi,Raj, Selva, Vimal }

Anbu, Babu, Ravi and Raj play Soccer.

Selva, Ravi and Raj play Tennis.

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Set

Set - DefinitionA set is a collection of well defined objects.

For ExampleYou could have a set made up of your ten best friends

Friends = { Anbu, Babu, John, Joel, Dass, David, Ravi,Raj, Selva, Vimal }

Anbu, Babu, Ravi and Raj play Soccer.

Selva, Ravi and Raj play Tennis.

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Set

Set - DefinitionA set is a collection of well defined objects.

For ExampleYou could have a set made up of your ten best friends

Friends = { Anbu, Babu, John, Joel, Dass, David, Ravi,Raj, Selva, Vimal }

Anbu, Babu, Ravi and Raj play Soccer.

Selva, Ravi and Raj play Tennis.

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Set

Set - DefinitionA set is a collection of well defined objects.

For ExampleYou could have a set made up of your ten best friends

Friends = { Anbu, Babu, John, Joel, Dass, David, Ravi,Raj, Selva, Vimal }

Anbu, Babu, Ravi and Raj play Soccer.

Selva, Ravi and Raj play Tennis.

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Set

UnionYou can now list your friends that play Soccer ORTennis.

This is called a “Union” of sets and has thespecial symbol

⋃.

Soccer ∪ Tennis = { Anbu, Babu, Ravi, Raj, Selva }

Not everyone is in that set. Only your friends that playSoccer or Tennis (or both).

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Set

UnionYou can now list your friends that play Soccer ORTennis. This is called a “Union” of sets and has thespecial symbol

⋃.

Soccer ∪ Tennis = { Anbu, Babu, Ravi, Raj, Selva }

Not everyone is in that set. Only your friends that playSoccer or Tennis (or both).

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Set

UnionYou can now list your friends that play Soccer ORTennis. This is called a “Union” of sets and has thespecial symbol

⋃.

Soccer ∪ Tennis = { Anbu, Babu, Ravi, Raj, Selva }

Not everyone is in that set. Only your friends that playSoccer or Tennis (or both).

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Set

UnionYou can now list your friends that play Soccer ORTennis. This is called a “Union” of sets and has thespecial symbol

⋃.

Soccer ∪ Tennis = { Anbu, Babu, Ravi, Raj, Selva }

Not everyone is in that set.

Only your friends that playSoccer or Tennis (or both).

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Set

UnionYou can now list your friends that play Soccer ORTennis. This is called a “Union” of sets and has thespecial symbol

⋃.

Soccer ∪ Tennis = { Anbu, Babu, Ravi, Raj, Selva }

Not everyone is in that set. Only your friends that playSoccer or Tennis (or both).

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Set

Intersection“Intersection” is when you have to be in BOTH sets.

Inour case that means they play both Soccer AND Tennis.Which is Ravi and Raj. The special symbol forIntersection is an upside down

⋃like this

⋂. And this is

how we write it down

Soccer ∩ Tennis = { Ravi, Raj }

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Set

Intersection“Intersection” is when you have to be in BOTH sets. Inour case that means they play both Soccer AND Tennis.

Which is Ravi and Raj. The special symbol forIntersection is an upside down

⋃like this

⋂. And this is

how we write it down

Soccer ∩ Tennis = { Ravi, Raj }

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Set

Intersection“Intersection” is when you have to be in BOTH sets. Inour case that means they play both Soccer AND Tennis.Which is Ravi and Raj.

The special symbol forIntersection is an upside down

⋃like this

⋂. And this is

how we write it down

Soccer ∩ Tennis = { Ravi, Raj }

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Set

Intersection“Intersection” is when you have to be in BOTH sets. Inour case that means they play both Soccer AND Tennis.Which is Ravi and Raj. The special symbol forIntersection is an upside down

⋃like this

⋂.

And this ishow we write it down

Soccer ∩ Tennis = { Ravi, Raj }

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Set

Intersection“Intersection” is when you have to be in BOTH sets. Inour case that means they play both Soccer AND Tennis.Which is Ravi and Raj. The special symbol forIntersection is an upside down

⋃like this

⋂. And this is

how we write it down

Soccer ∩ Tennis = { Ravi, Raj }

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Set

Intersection“Intersection” is when you have to be in BOTH sets. Inour case that means they play both Soccer AND Tennis.Which is Ravi and Raj. The special symbol forIntersection is an upside down

⋃like this

⋂. And this is

how we write it down

Soccer ∩ Tennis = { Ravi, Raj }

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Set

DifferenceYou can also subtract one set from another.

Forexample, taking Soccer and subtracting Tennis meanspeople that play Soccer but NOT Tennis. Which is Anbuand Babu. And this is how we write it down

Soccer - Tennis = { Anbu, Babu }

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Set

DifferenceYou can also subtract one set from another. Forexample, taking Soccer and subtracting Tennis meanspeople that play Soccer but NOT Tennis.

Which is Anbuand Babu. And this is how we write it down

Soccer - Tennis = { Anbu, Babu }

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Set

DifferenceYou can also subtract one set from another. Forexample, taking Soccer and subtracting Tennis meanspeople that play Soccer but NOT Tennis. Which is Anbuand Babu.

And this is how we write it down

Soccer - Tennis = { Anbu, Babu }

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Set

DifferenceYou can also subtract one set from another. Forexample, taking Soccer and subtracting Tennis meanspeople that play Soccer but NOT Tennis. Which is Anbuand Babu. And this is how we write it down

Soccer - Tennis = { Anbu, Babu }

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Set

DifferenceYou can also subtract one set from another. Forexample, taking Soccer and subtracting Tennis meanspeople that play Soccer but NOT Tennis. Which is Anbuand Babu. And this is how we write it down

Soccer - Tennis = { Anbu, Babu }

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Set

Summary So Far

P⋃

is Union: is in either set

P⋂

is Intersection: must be in both sets

P − is Difference: in one set but not the other

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Set

Summary So Far

P⋃

is Union: is in either set

P⋂

is Intersection: must be in both sets

P − is Difference: in one set but not the other

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Set

Summary So Far

P⋃

is Union: is in either set

P⋂

is Intersection: must be in both sets

P − is Difference: in one set but not the other

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Origin of Set Theory

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Origin of Set Theory

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Origin of Set Theory

The basic ideas of set theory were developed by theGerman mathematician Georg Cantor (1845-1918).

He worked on certain kinds of infinite seriesparticularly on Fourier series

Most mathematicians accept set theory as a basis ofmodern mathematical analysis

Cantor’s work was fundamental to the laterinvestigation of Mathematical logic.

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Origin of Set Theory

The basic ideas of set theory were developed by theGerman mathematician Georg Cantor (1845-1918).

He worked on certain kinds of infinite seriesparticularly on Fourier series

Most mathematicians accept set theory as a basis ofmodern mathematical analysis

Cantor’s work was fundamental to the laterinvestigation of Mathematical logic.

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Origin of Set Theory

The basic ideas of set theory were developed by theGerman mathematician Georg Cantor (1845-1918).

He worked on certain kinds of infinite seriesparticularly on Fourier series

Most mathematicians accept set theory as a basis ofmodern mathematical analysis

Cantor’s work was fundamental to the laterinvestigation of Mathematical logic.

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Origin of Set Theory

The basic ideas of set theory were developed by theGerman mathematician Georg Cantor (1845-1918).

He worked on certain kinds of infinite seriesparticularly on Fourier series

Most mathematicians accept set theory as a basis ofmodern mathematical analysis

Cantor’s work was fundamental to the laterinvestigation of Mathematical logic.

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Definitions

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Definitions

SetA set is a collection of well-defined objects. The objectsof a set are called elements or members of the set.

The main property of a set in mathematics is that it iswell-defined. This means that given any object, it mustbe clear whether that object is a member (element) ofthe set or not. The objects of a set are all distinct, i.e.,no two objects are the same.

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SetA set is a collection of well-defined objects. The objectsof a set are called elements or members of the set.

The main property of a set in mathematics is that it iswell-defined.

This means that given any object, it mustbe clear whether that object is a member (element) ofthe set or not. The objects of a set are all distinct, i.e.,no two objects are the same.

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SetA set is a collection of well-defined objects. The objectsof a set are called elements or members of the set.

The main property of a set in mathematics is that it iswell-defined. This means that given any object, it mustbe clear whether that object is a member (element) ofthe set or not.

The objects of a set are all distinct, i.e.,no two objects are the same.

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SetA set is a collection of well-defined objects. The objectsof a set are called elements or members of the set.

The main property of a set in mathematics is that it iswell-defined. This means that given any object, it mustbe clear whether that object is a member (element) ofthe set or not. The objects of a set are all distinct, i.e.,no two objects are the same.

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ExampleWhich of the following collections are well - defined ?

(1) The collection of male students in our class.

(2) The collection of numbers 2, 4, 6, 10 and 12.

(3) The collection of states in India.

(4) The collection of all good movies.

(1), (2) and (3) are well-defined and therefore they aresets. (4) is not well-defined because the word good isnot defined. Therefore, (4) is not a set.

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ExampleWhich of the following collections are well - defined ?

(1) The collection of male students in our class.

(2) The collection of numbers 2, 4, 6, 10 and 12.

(3) The collection of states in India.

(4) The collection of all good movies.

(1), (2) and (3) are well-defined and therefore they aresets. (4) is not well-defined because the word good isnot defined. Therefore, (4) is not a set.

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ExampleWhich of the following collections are well - defined ?

(1) The collection of male students in our class.

(2) The collection of numbers 2, 4, 6, 10 and 12.

(3) The collection of states in India.

(4) The collection of all good movies.

(1), (2) and (3) are well-defined and therefore they aresets. (4) is not well-defined because the word good isnot defined. Therefore, (4) is not a set.

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ExampleWhich of the following collections are well - defined ?

(1) The collection of male students in our class.

(2) The collection of numbers 2, 4, 6, 10 and 12.

(3) The collection of states in India.

(4) The collection of all good movies.

(1), (2) and (3) are well-defined and therefore they aresets. (4) is not well-defined because the word good isnot defined. Therefore, (4) is not a set.

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ExampleWhich of the following collections are well - defined ?

(1) The collection of male students in our class.

(2) The collection of numbers 2, 4, 6, 10 and 12.

(3) The collection of states in India.

(4) The collection of all good movies.

(1), (2) and (3) are well-defined and therefore they aresets. (4) is not well-defined because the word good isnot defined. Therefore, (4) is not a set.

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ExampleWhich of the following collections are well - defined ?

(1) The collection of male students in our class.

(2) The collection of numbers 2, 4, 6, 10 and 12.

(3) The collection of states in India.

(4) The collection of all good movies.

(1), (2) and (3) are well-defined and therefore they aresets.

(4) is not well-defined because the word good isnot defined. Therefore, (4) is not a set.

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ExampleWhich of the following collections are well - defined ?

(1) The collection of male students in our class.

(2) The collection of numbers 2, 4, 6, 10 and 12.

(3) The collection of states in India.

(4) The collection of all good movies.

(1), (2) and (3) are well-defined and therefore they aresets. (4) is not well-defined because the word good isnot defined.

Therefore, (4) is not a set.

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ExampleWhich of the following collections are well - defined ?

(1) The collection of male students in our class.

(2) The collection of numbers 2, 4, 6, 10 and 12.

(3) The collection of states in India.

(4) The collection of all good movies.

(1), (2) and (3) are well-defined and therefore they aresets. (4) is not well-defined because the word good isnot defined. Therefore, (4) is not a set.

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Cardinal Numberthe number of elements in a set is called the cardinalnumber of the set.

The cardinal number of the set A isdenoted by n(A).

ExampleConsider the set A = {−1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5}. The set A has7 elements. ∴ The cardinal number of A is 7. i.e.,n(A) = 7.

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Cardinal Numberthe number of elements in a set is called the cardinalnumber of the set. The cardinal number of the set A isdenoted by n(A).

ExampleConsider the set A = {−1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5}. The set A has7 elements. ∴ The cardinal number of A is 7. i.e.,n(A) = 7.

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Cardinal Numberthe number of elements in a set is called the cardinalnumber of the set. The cardinal number of the set A isdenoted by n(A).

ExampleConsider the set A = {−1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5}.

The set A has7 elements. ∴ The cardinal number of A is 7. i.e.,n(A) = 7.

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Cardinal Numberthe number of elements in a set is called the cardinalnumber of the set. The cardinal number of the set A isdenoted by n(A).

ExampleConsider the set A = {−1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5}. The set A has7 elements.

∴ The cardinal number of A is 7. i.e.,n(A) = 7.

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Cardinal Numberthe number of elements in a set is called the cardinalnumber of the set. The cardinal number of the set A isdenoted by n(A).

ExampleConsider the set A = {−1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5}. The set A has7 elements. ∴ The cardinal number of A is 7. i.e.,n(A) = 7.

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Empty SetA set containing no elements is called the empty set ornull set or void set.

ExampleConsider the set A = {x : x < 1, x ∈ N}. There are nonatural numbers which are less than 1.

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Empty SetA set containing no elements is called the empty set ornull set or void set.

ExampleConsider the set A = {x : x < 1, x ∈ N}.

There are nonatural numbers which are less than 1.

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Empty SetA set containing no elements is called the empty set ornull set or void set.

ExampleConsider the set A = {x : x < 1, x ∈ N}. There are nonatural numbers which are less than 1.

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Finite SetIf the number of elements in a set is zero or finite, thenthe set is called a finite set.

Example

P Consider the set A of natural numbers between 8 and9. There is no natural numbers between 8 and 9.A = { } and n(A) = 0. ∴ A is finite set.

P Consider the set X = {x : x is an integer and−1 ≤ x ≤ 2}. X = {−1, 0, 1, 2} and n(X ) = 4. ∴ Xis a finite set.

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Finite SetIf the number of elements in a set is zero or finite, thenthe set is called a finite set.

Example

P Consider the set A of natural numbers between 8 and9.

There is no natural numbers between 8 and 9.A = { } and n(A) = 0. ∴ A is finite set.

P Consider the set X = {x : x is an integer and−1 ≤ x ≤ 2}. X = {−1, 0, 1, 2} and n(X ) = 4. ∴ Xis a finite set.

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Finite SetIf the number of elements in a set is zero or finite, thenthe set is called a finite set.

Example

P Consider the set A of natural numbers between 8 and9. There is no natural numbers between 8 and 9.

A = { } and n(A) = 0. ∴ A is finite set.

P Consider the set X = {x : x is an integer and−1 ≤ x ≤ 2}. X = {−1, 0, 1, 2} and n(X ) = 4. ∴ Xis a finite set.

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Finite SetIf the number of elements in a set is zero or finite, thenthe set is called a finite set.

Example

P Consider the set A of natural numbers between 8 and9. There is no natural numbers between 8 and 9.A = { } and n(A) = 0.

∴ A is finite set.

P Consider the set X = {x : x is an integer and−1 ≤ x ≤ 2}. X = {−1, 0, 1, 2} and n(X ) = 4. ∴ Xis a finite set.

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Finite SetIf the number of elements in a set is zero or finite, thenthe set is called a finite set.

Example

P Consider the set A of natural numbers between 8 and9. There is no natural numbers between 8 and 9.A = { } and n(A) = 0. ∴ A is finite set.

P Consider the set X = {x : x is an integer and−1 ≤ x ≤ 2}. X = {−1, 0, 1, 2} and n(X ) = 4. ∴ Xis a finite set.

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Finite SetIf the number of elements in a set is zero or finite, thenthe set is called a finite set.

Example

P Consider the set A of natural numbers between 8 and9. There is no natural numbers between 8 and 9.A = { } and n(A) = 0. ∴ A is finite set.

P Consider the set X = {x : x is an integer and−1 ≤ x ≤ 2}.

X = {−1, 0, 1, 2} and n(X ) = 4. ∴ Xis a finite set.

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Finite SetIf the number of elements in a set is zero or finite, thenthe set is called a finite set.

Example

P Consider the set A of natural numbers between 8 and9. There is no natural numbers between 8 and 9.A = { } and n(A) = 0. ∴ A is finite set.

P Consider the set X = {x : x is an integer and−1 ≤ x ≤ 2}. X = {−1, 0, 1, 2} and n(X ) = 4.

∴ Xis a finite set.

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Finite SetIf the number of elements in a set is zero or finite, thenthe set is called a finite set.

Example

P Consider the set A of natural numbers between 8 and9. There is no natural numbers between 8 and 9.A = { } and n(A) = 0. ∴ A is finite set.

P Consider the set X = {x : x is an integer and−1 ≤ x ≤ 2}. X = {−1, 0, 1, 2} and n(X ) = 4. ∴ Xis a finite set.

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Infinite SetA set is said to be an infinite set if the number ofelements in the set is not finite.

ExampleLet W = The set of all whole numbers, i.e.,W = {0, 1, 2, 3, . . .}. The set of whole numbers containinfinite number of elements. ∴ W is an infinite set.

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Infinite SetA set is said to be an infinite set if the number ofelements in the set is not finite.

ExampleLet W = The set of all whole numbers,

i.e.,W = {0, 1, 2, 3, . . .}. The set of whole numbers containinfinite number of elements. ∴ W is an infinite set.

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Infinite SetA set is said to be an infinite set if the number ofelements in the set is not finite.

ExampleLet W = The set of all whole numbers, i.e.,W = {0, 1, 2, 3, . . .}.

The set of whole numbers containinfinite number of elements. ∴ W is an infinite set.

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Infinite SetA set is said to be an infinite set if the number ofelements in the set is not finite.

ExampleLet W = The set of all whole numbers, i.e.,W = {0, 1, 2, 3, . . .}. The set of whole numbers containinfinite number of elements.

∴ W is an infinite set.

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Infinite SetA set is said to be an infinite set if the number ofelements in the set is not finite.

ExampleLet W = The set of all whole numbers, i.e.,W = {0, 1, 2, 3, . . .}. The set of whole numbers containinfinite number of elements. ∴ W is an infinite set.

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Singleton Seta set containing only one element is called a singleton set

ExampleConsider the set A = {x : x is an integer and1 < x < 3}. A = {2}. i.e., A has only one element. ∴ Ais a singleton set.

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Singleton Seta set containing only one element is called a singleton set

ExampleConsider the set A = {x : x is an integer and1 < x < 3}.

A = {2}. i.e., A has only one element. ∴ Ais a singleton set.

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Singleton Seta set containing only one element is called a singleton set

ExampleConsider the set A = {x : x is an integer and1 < x < 3}. A = {2}. i.e., A has only one element.

∴ Ais a singleton set.

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Singleton Seta set containing only one element is called a singleton set

ExampleConsider the set A = {x : x is an integer and1 < x < 3}. A = {2}. i.e., A has only one element. ∴ Ais a singleton set.

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Equivalent Settwo sets A and B are said to be equivalent if they havethe same number of elements.

In other words, A and Bare equivalent if n(A) = n(B).

ExampleConsider the sets A = {7, 8, 9, 10} and B = {3, 5, 6, 11}.Here, n(A) = 4 and n(B) = 4. ∴ A ≡ B .

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Equivalent Settwo sets A and B are said to be equivalent if they havethe same number of elements. In other words, A and Bare equivalent if n(A) = n(B).

ExampleConsider the sets A = {7, 8, 9, 10} and B = {3, 5, 6, 11}.Here, n(A) = 4 and n(B) = 4. ∴ A ≡ B .

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Equivalent Settwo sets A and B are said to be equivalent if they havethe same number of elements. In other words, A and Bare equivalent if n(A) = n(B).

ExampleConsider the sets A = {7, 8, 9, 10}

and B = {3, 5, 6, 11}.Here, n(A) = 4 and n(B) = 4. ∴ A ≡ B .

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Equivalent Settwo sets A and B are said to be equivalent if they havethe same number of elements. In other words, A and Bare equivalent if n(A) = n(B).

ExampleConsider the sets A = {7, 8, 9, 10} and B = {3, 5, 6, 11}.

Here, n(A) = 4 and n(B) = 4. ∴ A ≡ B .

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Equivalent Settwo sets A and B are said to be equivalent if they havethe same number of elements. In other words, A and Bare equivalent if n(A) = n(B).

ExampleConsider the sets A = {7, 8, 9, 10} and B = {3, 5, 6, 11}.Here, n(A) = 4 and n(B) = 4.

∴ A ≡ B .

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Equivalent Settwo sets A and B are said to be equivalent if they havethe same number of elements. In other words, A and Bare equivalent if n(A) = n(B).

ExampleConsider the sets A = {7, 8, 9, 10} and B = {3, 5, 6, 11}.Here, n(A) = 4 and n(B) = 4. ∴ A ≡ B .

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Equal SetTwo sets A and B are said to be equal if they containexactly the same elements, regardless of order.

Otherwise the sets are said to be unequal. In otherwords, two sets A and B , are said to be equal if

1 every element of A is also an element of B and2 every element of B is also an element of A.

ExampleConsider the sets A = {a, b, c , d} and B = {d , b, a, c}.Set A and B contain exactly the same elements.∴ A = B .

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Equal SetTwo sets A and B are said to be equal if they containexactly the same elements, regardless of order.Otherwise the sets are said to be unequal.

In otherwords, two sets A and B , are said to be equal if

1 every element of A is also an element of B and2 every element of B is also an element of A.

ExampleConsider the sets A = {a, b, c , d} and B = {d , b, a, c}.Set A and B contain exactly the same elements.∴ A = B .

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Equal SetTwo sets A and B are said to be equal if they containexactly the same elements, regardless of order.Otherwise the sets are said to be unequal. In otherwords, two sets A and B , are said to be equal if

1 every element of A is also an element of B and2 every element of B is also an element of A.

ExampleConsider the sets A = {a, b, c , d} and B = {d , b, a, c}.Set A and B contain exactly the same elements.∴ A = B .

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Equal SetTwo sets A and B are said to be equal if they containexactly the same elements, regardless of order.Otherwise the sets are said to be unequal. In otherwords, two sets A and B , are said to be equal if

1 every element of A is also an element of B and

2 every element of B is also an element of A.

ExampleConsider the sets A = {a, b, c , d} and B = {d , b, a, c}.Set A and B contain exactly the same elements.∴ A = B .

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Equal SetTwo sets A and B are said to be equal if they containexactly the same elements, regardless of order.Otherwise the sets are said to be unequal. In otherwords, two sets A and B , are said to be equal if

1 every element of A is also an element of B and2 every element of B is also an element of A.

ExampleConsider the sets A = {a, b, c , d} and B = {d , b, a, c}.Set A and B contain exactly the same elements.∴ A = B .

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Equal SetTwo sets A and B are said to be equal if they containexactly the same elements, regardless of order.Otherwise the sets are said to be unequal. In otherwords, two sets A and B , are said to be equal if

1 every element of A is also an element of B and2 every element of B is also an element of A.

ExampleConsider the sets A = {a, b, c , d} and B = {d , b, a, c}.

Set A and B contain exactly the same elements.∴ A = B .

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Equal SetTwo sets A and B are said to be equal if they containexactly the same elements, regardless of order.Otherwise the sets are said to be unequal. In otherwords, two sets A and B , are said to be equal if

1 every element of A is also an element of B and2 every element of B is also an element of A.

ExampleConsider the sets A = {a, b, c , d} and B = {d , b, a, c}.Set A and B contain exactly the same elements.

∴ A = B .

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Equal SetTwo sets A and B are said to be equal if they containexactly the same elements, regardless of order.Otherwise the sets are said to be unequal. In otherwords, two sets A and B , are said to be equal if

1 every element of A is also an element of B and2 every element of B is also an element of A.

ExampleConsider the sets A = {a, b, c , d} and B = {d , b, a, c}.Set A and B contain exactly the same elements.∴ A = B .

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SubsetA set A is a subset of set B if every element of A is alsoan element of B .

In symbol we write A ⊆ B

� Read A ⊆ B as ‘A is a subset of B ’ or ‘A iscontained in B ’

� Read A * B as ‘A is not a subset of B ’ or ‘A is notcontained in B ’

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SubsetA set A is a subset of set B if every element of A is alsoan element of B . In symbol we write A ⊆ B

� Read A ⊆ B as ‘A is a subset of B ’ or ‘A iscontained in B ’

� Read A * B as ‘A is not a subset of B ’ or ‘A is notcontained in B ’

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SubsetA set A is a subset of set B if every element of A is alsoan element of B . In symbol we write A ⊆ B

� Read A ⊆ B as ‘A is a subset of B ’ or ‘A iscontained in B ’

� Read A * B as ‘A is not a subset of B ’ or ‘A is notcontained in B ’

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SubsetA set A is a subset of set B if every element of A is alsoan element of B . In symbol we write A ⊆ B

� Read A ⊆ B as ‘A is a subset of B ’ or ‘A iscontained in B ’

� Read A * B as ‘A is not a subset of B ’ or ‘A is notcontained in B ’

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ExampleConsider the sets A = {7, 8, 9} and B = {7, 8, 9, 10}.

We see that every element of A is also an element of B .∴ A is a subset of B . i.e., A ⊆ B .

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ExampleConsider the sets A = {7, 8, 9} and B = {7, 8, 9, 10}.We see that every element of A is also an element of B .

∴ A is a subset of B . i.e., A ⊆ B .

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ExampleConsider the sets A = {7, 8, 9} and B = {7, 8, 9, 10}.We see that every element of A is also an element of B .∴ A is a subset of B . i.e., A ⊆ B .

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Proper SubsetA set A is said to be a proper subset of set B if A ⊆ Band A 6= B .

In symbol we write A ⊂ B . B is called superset of A.

ExampleConsider the sets A = {5, 7, 8} and B = {5, 6, 7, 8}.Every element of A is also an element of B and A 6= B .∴ A is a proper subset of B .

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Proper SubsetA set A is said to be a proper subset of set B if A ⊆ Band A 6= B . In symbol we write A ⊂ B .

B is called superset of A.

ExampleConsider the sets A = {5, 7, 8} and B = {5, 6, 7, 8}.Every element of A is also an element of B and A 6= B .∴ A is a proper subset of B .

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Proper SubsetA set A is said to be a proper subset of set B if A ⊆ Band A 6= B . In symbol we write A ⊂ B . B is called superset of A.

ExampleConsider the sets A = {5, 7, 8} and B = {5, 6, 7, 8}.Every element of A is also an element of B and A 6= B .∴ A is a proper subset of B .

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Proper SubsetA set A is said to be a proper subset of set B if A ⊆ Band A 6= B . In symbol we write A ⊂ B . B is called superset of A.

ExampleConsider the sets A = {5, 7, 8} and B = {5, 6, 7, 8}.

Every element of A is also an element of B and A 6= B .∴ A is a proper subset of B .

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Proper SubsetA set A is said to be a proper subset of set B if A ⊆ Band A 6= B . In symbol we write A ⊂ B . B is called superset of A.

ExampleConsider the sets A = {5, 7, 8} and B = {5, 6, 7, 8}.Every element of A is also an element of B and A 6= B .

∴ A is a proper subset of B .

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Proper SubsetA set A is said to be a proper subset of set B if A ⊆ Band A 6= B . In symbol we write A ⊂ B . B is called superset of A.

ExampleConsider the sets A = {5, 7, 8} and B = {5, 6, 7, 8}.Every element of A is also an element of B and A 6= B .∴ A is a proper subset of B .

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Power SetThe set of all subsets of A is said to be the power set ofthe set A.

The power set of a set A is denoted by ρ(A).

K The number of subsets of a set with m elements is 2m

K The number of proper subsets of a set with melements is 2m − 1

ExampleLet A = {−3, 4}. The subsets of A areφ, {−3}, {4}, {−3, 4}. Then the power set of A isρ(A) =

{φ, {−3}, {4}, {−3, 4}

}

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Power SetThe set of all subsets of A is said to be the power set ofthe set A. The power set of a set A is denoted by ρ(A).

K The number of subsets of a set with m elements is 2m

K The number of proper subsets of a set with melements is 2m − 1

ExampleLet A = {−3, 4}. The subsets of A areφ, {−3}, {4}, {−3, 4}. Then the power set of A isρ(A) =

{φ, {−3}, {4}, {−3, 4}

}

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Power SetThe set of all subsets of A is said to be the power set ofthe set A. The power set of a set A is denoted by ρ(A).

K The number of subsets of a set with m elements is 2m

K The number of proper subsets of a set with melements is 2m − 1

ExampleLet A = {−3, 4}. The subsets of A areφ, {−3}, {4}, {−3, 4}. Then the power set of A isρ(A) =

{φ, {−3}, {4}, {−3, 4}

}

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Power SetThe set of all subsets of A is said to be the power set ofthe set A. The power set of a set A is denoted by ρ(A).

K The number of subsets of a set with m elements is 2m

K The number of proper subsets of a set with melements is 2m − 1

ExampleLet A = {−3, 4}. The subsets of A areφ, {−3}, {4}, {−3, 4}. Then the power set of A isρ(A) =

{φ, {−3}, {4}, {−3, 4}

}

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Power SetThe set of all subsets of A is said to be the power set ofthe set A. The power set of a set A is denoted by ρ(A).

K The number of subsets of a set with m elements is 2m

K The number of proper subsets of a set with melements is 2m − 1

ExampleLet A = {−3, 4}.

The subsets of A areφ, {−3}, {4}, {−3, 4}. Then the power set of A isρ(A) =

{φ, {−3}, {4}, {−3, 4}

}

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Power SetThe set of all subsets of A is said to be the power set ofthe set A. The power set of a set A is denoted by ρ(A).

K The number of subsets of a set with m elements is 2m

K The number of proper subsets of a set with melements is 2m − 1

ExampleLet A = {−3, 4}. The subsets of A areφ, {−3}, {4}, {−3, 4}.

Then the power set of A isρ(A) =

{φ, {−3}, {4}, {−3, 4}

}

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Power SetThe set of all subsets of A is said to be the power set ofthe set A. The power set of a set A is denoted by ρ(A).

K The number of subsets of a set with m elements is 2m

K The number of proper subsets of a set with melements is 2m − 1

ExampleLet A = {−3, 4}. The subsets of A areφ, {−3}, {4}, {−3, 4}. Then the power set of A isρ(A) =

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Universal SetThe set that contains all the elements underconsideration in a given discussion is called the universalset.

The universal set is denoted by U .

ExampleIf the elements currently under discussion are integers,then the universal set U is the set of all integers. i.e.,U = {x : x ∈ Z}.

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Universal SetThe set that contains all the elements underconsideration in a given discussion is called the universalset. The universal set is denoted by U .

ExampleIf the elements currently under discussion are integers,then the universal set U is the set of all integers. i.e.,U = {x : x ∈ Z}.

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Universal SetThe set that contains all the elements underconsideration in a given discussion is called the universalset. The universal set is denoted by U .

ExampleIf the elements currently under discussion are integers,

then the universal set U is the set of all integers. i.e.,U = {x : x ∈ Z}.

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Universal SetThe set that contains all the elements underconsideration in a given discussion is called the universalset. The universal set is denoted by U .

ExampleIf the elements currently under discussion are integers,then the universal set U is the set of all integers.

i.e.,U = {x : x ∈ Z}.

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Universal SetThe set that contains all the elements underconsideration in a given discussion is called the universalset. The universal set is denoted by U .

ExampleIf the elements currently under discussion are integers,then the universal set U is the set of all integers. i.e.,U = {x : x ∈ Z}.

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Complement SetThe set of all elements of U (universal set) that are notelements of A ⊆ U is called the complement of A.

Thecomplement of A is denoted by A′ or Ac .

ExampleLet U = {a, b, c , d , e, f , g , h} and A = {b, d , g , h}.Then A′ = {a, c , e, f }

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Complement SetThe set of all elements of U (universal set) that are notelements of A ⊆ U is called the complement of A. Thecomplement of A is denoted by A′ or Ac .

ExampleLet U = {a, b, c , d , e, f , g , h} and A = {b, d , g , h}.Then A′ = {a, c , e, f }

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Complement SetThe set of all elements of U (universal set) that are notelements of A ⊆ U is called the complement of A. Thecomplement of A is denoted by A′ or Ac .

ExampleLet U = {a, b, c , d , e, f , g , h} and A = {b, d , g , h}.

Then A′ = {a, c , e, f }

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Complement SetThe set of all elements of U (universal set) that are notelements of A ⊆ U is called the complement of A. Thecomplement of A is denoted by A′ or Ac .

ExampleLet U = {a, b, c , d , e, f , g , h} and A = {b, d , g , h}.Then A′ = {a, c , e, f }

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Union of SetsThe union of two sets A and B is the set of elementswhich are in A or in B or in both A and B .

We write theunion of sets A and B as A ∪ B .

In symbol, A ∪ B = {x : x ∈ A or x ∈ B}

ExampleLet A = {11, 12, 13, 14} and B = {9, 10, 12, 14, 15}.Then A ∪ B = {9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15}.

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Union of SetsThe union of two sets A and B is the set of elementswhich are in A or in B or in both A and B . We write theunion of sets A and B as A ∪ B .

In symbol, A ∪ B = {x : x ∈ A or x ∈ B}

ExampleLet A = {11, 12, 13, 14} and B = {9, 10, 12, 14, 15}.Then A ∪ B = {9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15}.

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Union of SetsThe union of two sets A and B is the set of elementswhich are in A or in B or in both A and B . We write theunion of sets A and B as A ∪ B .

In symbol, A ∪ B = {x : x ∈ A or x ∈ B}

ExampleLet A = {11, 12, 13, 14} and B = {9, 10, 12, 14, 15}.Then A ∪ B = {9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15}.

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Union of SetsThe union of two sets A and B is the set of elementswhich are in A or in B or in both A and B . We write theunion of sets A and B as A ∪ B .

In symbol, A ∪ B = {x : x ∈ A or x ∈ B}

ExampleLet A = {11, 12, 13, 14} and B = {9, 10, 12, 14, 15}.

Then A ∪ B = {9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15}.

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Union of SetsThe union of two sets A and B is the set of elementswhich are in A or in B or in both A and B . We write theunion of sets A and B as A ∪ B .

In symbol, A ∪ B = {x : x ∈ A or x ∈ B}

ExampleLet A = {11, 12, 13, 14} and B = {9, 10, 12, 14, 15}.Then A ∪ B = {9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15}.

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Intersection of SetsThe intersection of two sets A and B is the set of allelements common to both A and B .

We write theinteresction of sets A and B as A ∩ B .

In symbol, A ∩ B = {x : x ∈ A and x ∈ B}

ExampleLet A = {11, 12, 13, 14} and B = {9, 10, 12, 14, 15}.Then A ∩ B = {12, 14}.

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Intersection of SetsThe intersection of two sets A and B is the set of allelements common to both A and B . We write theinteresction of sets A and B as A ∩ B .

In symbol, A ∩ B = {x : x ∈ A and x ∈ B}

ExampleLet A = {11, 12, 13, 14} and B = {9, 10, 12, 14, 15}.Then A ∩ B = {12, 14}.

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Intersection of SetsThe intersection of two sets A and B is the set of allelements common to both A and B . We write theinteresction of sets A and B as A ∩ B .

In symbol, A ∩ B = {x : x ∈ A and x ∈ B}

ExampleLet A = {11, 12, 13, 14} and B = {9, 10, 12, 14, 15}.Then A ∩ B = {12, 14}.

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Intersection of SetsThe intersection of two sets A and B is the set of allelements common to both A and B . We write theinteresction of sets A and B as A ∩ B .

In symbol, A ∩ B = {x : x ∈ A and x ∈ B}

ExampleLet A = {11, 12, 13, 14} and B = {9, 10, 12, 14, 15}.

Then A ∩ B = {12, 14}.

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Intersection of SetsThe intersection of two sets A and B is the set of allelements common to both A and B . We write theinteresction of sets A and B as A ∩ B .

In symbol, A ∩ B = {x : x ∈ A and x ∈ B}

ExampleLet A = {11, 12, 13, 14} and B = {9, 10, 12, 14, 15}.Then A ∩ B = {12, 14}.

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Disjoint SetsTwo sets A and B are said to be disjoint if there is noelement common to both A and B .

In other words, if Aand B are disjoint sets, then A ∩ B = ∅.

ExampleConsider the sets A = {5, 6, 7, 8} and B = {11, 12, 13}.We have A ∩ B = φ. So A and B are disjoint sets.

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Disjoint SetsTwo sets A and B are said to be disjoint if there is noelement common to both A and B . In other words, if Aand B are disjoint sets, then

A ∩ B = ∅.

ExampleConsider the sets A = {5, 6, 7, 8} and B = {11, 12, 13}.We have A ∩ B = φ. So A and B are disjoint sets.

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Disjoint SetsTwo sets A and B are said to be disjoint if there is noelement common to both A and B . In other words, if Aand B are disjoint sets, then A ∩ B = ∅.

ExampleConsider the sets A = {5, 6, 7, 8} and B = {11, 12, 13}.We have A ∩ B = φ. So A and B are disjoint sets.

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Disjoint SetsTwo sets A and B are said to be disjoint if there is noelement common to both A and B . In other words, if Aand B are disjoint sets, then A ∩ B = ∅.

ExampleConsider the sets A = {5, 6, 7, 8} and B = {11, 12, 13}.

We have A ∩ B = φ. So A and B are disjoint sets.

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Disjoint SetsTwo sets A and B are said to be disjoint if there is noelement common to both A and B . In other words, if Aand B are disjoint sets, then A ∩ B = ∅.

ExampleConsider the sets A = {5, 6, 7, 8} and B = {11, 12, 13}.We have A ∩ B = φ.

So A and B are disjoint sets.

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Disjoint SetsTwo sets A and B are said to be disjoint if there is noelement common to both A and B . In other words, if Aand B are disjoint sets, then A ∩ B = ∅.

ExampleConsider the sets A = {5, 6, 7, 8} and B = {11, 12, 13}.We have A ∩ B = φ. So A and B are disjoint sets.

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Difference of two SetsThe difference of the two sets A and B is the set of allelements belonging to A but not to B .

The difference ofthe two sets is denoted by A− B

= In symbol, A− B = {x : x ∈ A and x /∈ B}= Similarly, B − A = {x : x ∈ B and x /∈ A}

ExampleConsider the set A = {2, 3, 5, 7, 11} andB = {5, 7, 9, 11, 13}. To find A− B , we remove theelements of B from A. ∴ A− B = {2, 3}.

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Difference of two SetsThe difference of the two sets A and B is the set of allelements belonging to A but not to B . The difference ofthe two sets is denoted by A− B

= In symbol, A− B = {x : x ∈ A and x /∈ B}= Similarly, B − A = {x : x ∈ B and x /∈ A}

ExampleConsider the set A = {2, 3, 5, 7, 11} andB = {5, 7, 9, 11, 13}. To find A− B , we remove theelements of B from A. ∴ A− B = {2, 3}.

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Difference of two SetsThe difference of the two sets A and B is the set of allelements belonging to A but not to B . The difference ofthe two sets is denoted by A− B

= In symbol, A− B = {x : x ∈ A and x /∈ B}

= Similarly, B − A = {x : x ∈ B and x /∈ A}

ExampleConsider the set A = {2, 3, 5, 7, 11} andB = {5, 7, 9, 11, 13}. To find A− B , we remove theelements of B from A. ∴ A− B = {2, 3}.

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Difference of two SetsThe difference of the two sets A and B is the set of allelements belonging to A but not to B . The difference ofthe two sets is denoted by A− B

= In symbol, A− B = {x : x ∈ A and x /∈ B}= Similarly, B − A = {x : x ∈ B and x /∈ A}

ExampleConsider the set A = {2, 3, 5, 7, 11} andB = {5, 7, 9, 11, 13}. To find A− B , we remove theelements of B from A. ∴ A− B = {2, 3}.

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Difference of two SetsThe difference of the two sets A and B is the set of allelements belonging to A but not to B . The difference ofthe two sets is denoted by A− B

= In symbol, A− B = {x : x ∈ A and x /∈ B}= Similarly, B − A = {x : x ∈ B and x /∈ A}

ExampleConsider the set A = {2, 3, 5, 7, 11} andB = {5, 7, 9, 11, 13}.

To find A− B , we remove theelements of B from A. ∴ A− B = {2, 3}.

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Difference of two SetsThe difference of the two sets A and B is the set of allelements belonging to A but not to B . The difference ofthe two sets is denoted by A− B

= In symbol, A− B = {x : x ∈ A and x /∈ B}= Similarly, B − A = {x : x ∈ B and x /∈ A}

ExampleConsider the set A = {2, 3, 5, 7, 11} andB = {5, 7, 9, 11, 13}. To find A− B ,

we remove theelements of B from A. ∴ A− B = {2, 3}.

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Difference of two SetsThe difference of the two sets A and B is the set of allelements belonging to A but not to B . The difference ofthe two sets is denoted by A− B

= In symbol, A− B = {x : x ∈ A and x /∈ B}= Similarly, B − A = {x : x ∈ B and x /∈ A}

ExampleConsider the set A = {2, 3, 5, 7, 11} andB = {5, 7, 9, 11, 13}. To find A− B , we remove theelements of B from A.

∴ A− B = {2, 3}.

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Difference of two SetsThe difference of the two sets A and B is the set of allelements belonging to A but not to B . The difference ofthe two sets is denoted by A− B

= In symbol, A− B = {x : x ∈ A and x /∈ B}= Similarly, B − A = {x : x ∈ B and x /∈ A}

ExampleConsider the set A = {2, 3, 5, 7, 11} andB = {5, 7, 9, 11, 13}. To find A− B , we remove theelements of B from A. ∴ A− B = {2, 3}.

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Symmetric DifferenceThe symmetric difference of two sets A and B is theunion of their differences

and is denoted by A∆B .

Thus, A∆B = (A− B) ∪ (B − A)

ExampleConsider the sets A = {a, b, c , d} and B = {b, d , e, f }.We have, A− B = {a, c} and B − A = {e, f }.∴ A∆B = {(A− B) ∪ (B − A) = {a, c , e, f }.

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Symmetric DifferenceThe symmetric difference of two sets A and B is theunion of their differences and is denoted by A∆B .

Thus, A∆B = (A− B) ∪ (B − A)

ExampleConsider the sets A = {a, b, c , d} and B = {b, d , e, f }.We have, A− B = {a, c} and B − A = {e, f }.∴ A∆B = {(A− B) ∪ (B − A) = {a, c , e, f }.

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Symmetric DifferenceThe symmetric difference of two sets A and B is theunion of their differences and is denoted by A∆B .

Thus, A∆B = (A− B) ∪ (B − A)

ExampleConsider the sets A = {a, b, c , d} and B = {b, d , e, f }.We have, A− B = {a, c} and B − A = {e, f }.∴ A∆B = {(A− B) ∪ (B − A) = {a, c , e, f }.

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Symmetric DifferenceThe symmetric difference of two sets A and B is theunion of their differences and is denoted by A∆B .

Thus, A∆B = (A− B) ∪ (B − A)

ExampleConsider the sets A = {a, b, c , d} and B = {b, d , e, f }.

We have, A− B = {a, c} and B − A = {e, f }.∴ A∆B = {(A− B) ∪ (B − A) = {a, c , e, f }.

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Symmetric DifferenceThe symmetric difference of two sets A and B is theunion of their differences and is denoted by A∆B .

Thus, A∆B = (A− B) ∪ (B − A)

ExampleConsider the sets A = {a, b, c , d} and B = {b, d , e, f }.We have, A− B = {a, c}

and B − A = {e, f }.∴ A∆B = {(A− B) ∪ (B − A) = {a, c , e, f }.

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Symmetric DifferenceThe symmetric difference of two sets A and B is theunion of their differences and is denoted by A∆B .

Thus, A∆B = (A− B) ∪ (B − A)

ExampleConsider the sets A = {a, b, c , d} and B = {b, d , e, f }.We have, A− B = {a, c} and B − A = {e, f }.

∴ A∆B = {(A− B) ∪ (B − A) = {a, c , e, f }.

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Symmetric DifferenceThe symmetric difference of two sets A and B is theunion of their differences and is denoted by A∆B .

Thus, A∆B = (A− B) ∪ (B − A)

ExampleConsider the sets A = {a, b, c , d} and B = {b, d , e, f }.We have, A− B = {a, c} and B − A = {e, f }.∴ A∆B = {(A− B) ∪ (B − A) = {a, c , e, f }.

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For any two finite sets A and B , we have

P n(A) = n(A− B) + n(A ∩ B)

P n(B) = n(B − A) + n(A ∩ B)

P n(A ∪ B) = n(A− B) + n(A ∩ B) + n(B − A)

P n(A ∪ B) = n(A) + n(B)− n(A ∩ B)

P n(A ∪ B) = n(A) + n(B) if A ∩ B = ∅.

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For any two finite sets A and B , we have

P n(A) = n(A− B) + n(A ∩ B)

P n(B) = n(B − A) + n(A ∩ B)

P n(A ∪ B) = n(A− B) + n(A ∩ B) + n(B − A)

P n(A ∪ B) = n(A) + n(B)− n(A ∩ B)

P n(A ∪ B) = n(A) + n(B) if A ∩ B = ∅.

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For any two finite sets A and B , we have

P n(A) = n(A− B) + n(A ∩ B)

P n(B) = n(B − A) + n(A ∩ B)

P n(A ∪ B) = n(A− B) + n(A ∩ B) + n(B − A)

P n(A ∪ B) = n(A) + n(B)− n(A ∩ B)

P n(A ∪ B) = n(A) + n(B) if A ∩ B = ∅.

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For any two finite sets A and B , we have

P n(A) = n(A− B) + n(A ∩ B)

P n(B) = n(B − A) + n(A ∩ B)

P n(A ∪ B) = n(A− B) + n(A ∩ B) + n(B − A)

P n(A ∪ B) = n(A) + n(B)− n(A ∩ B)

P n(A ∪ B) = n(A) + n(B) if A ∩ B = ∅.

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For any two finite sets A and B , we have

P n(A) = n(A− B) + n(A ∩ B)

P n(B) = n(B − A) + n(A ∩ B)

P n(A ∪ B) = n(A− B) + n(A ∩ B) + n(B − A)

P n(A ∪ B) = n(A) + n(B)− n(A ∩ B)

P n(A ∪ B) = n(A) + n(B) if A ∩ B = ∅.

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Question 1In a class of 120 students numbered 1 to 120,

all evennumbered students opt for Physics, whose numbers aredivisible by 5 opt for Chemistry and those whosenumbers are divisible by 7 opt for Math. How many optfor none of the three subjects ?

Answer Key(a) 19

(b) 41

(c) 21

(d) 57

(e) 26

Answer isThe correct choice is (b) 41

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Question 1In a class of 120 students numbered 1 to 120, all evennumbered students opt for Physics,

whose numbers aredivisible by 5 opt for Chemistry and those whosenumbers are divisible by 7 opt for Math. How many optfor none of the three subjects ?

Answer Key(a) 19

(b) 41

(c) 21

(d) 57

(e) 26

Answer isThe correct choice is (b) 41

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Question 1In a class of 120 students numbered 1 to 120, all evennumbered students opt for Physics, whose numbers aredivisible by 5 opt for Chemistry

and those whosenumbers are divisible by 7 opt for Math. How many optfor none of the three subjects ?

Answer Key(a) 19

(b) 41

(c) 21

(d) 57

(e) 26

Answer isThe correct choice is (b) 41

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Question 1In a class of 120 students numbered 1 to 120, all evennumbered students opt for Physics, whose numbers aredivisible by 5 opt for Chemistry and those whosenumbers are divisible by 7 opt for Math.

How many optfor none of the three subjects ?

Answer Key(a) 19

(b) 41

(c) 21

(d) 57

(e) 26

Answer isThe correct choice is (b) 41

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Question 1In a class of 120 students numbered 1 to 120, all evennumbered students opt for Physics, whose numbers aredivisible by 5 opt for Chemistry and those whosenumbers are divisible by 7 opt for Math. How many optfor none of the three subjects ?

Answer Key(a) 19

(b) 41

(c) 21

(d) 57

(e) 26

Answer isThe correct choice is (b) 41

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Question 1In a class of 120 students numbered 1 to 120, all evennumbered students opt for Physics, whose numbers aredivisible by 5 opt for Chemistry and those whosenumbers are divisible by 7 opt for Math. How many optfor none of the three subjects ?

Answer Key(a) 19

(b) 41

(c) 21

(d) 57

(e) 26

Answer isThe correct choice is (b) 41

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Question 1In a class of 120 students numbered 1 to 120, all evennumbered students opt for Physics, whose numbers aredivisible by 5 opt for Chemistry and those whosenumbers are divisible by 7 opt for Math. How many optfor none of the three subjects ?

Answer Key(a) 19

(b) 41

(c) 21

(d) 57

(e) 26

Answer isThe correct choice is (b) 41

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Explanationn(A ∪ B ∪ C ) = n(A) + n(B) + n(C )− (n(A ∩ B) +n(B ∩ C ) + n(C ∩ A)) + n(A ∩ B ∩ C )

n(A) = 60, n(B) = 24, n(C ) = 17n(A ∩ B) = 12, n(B ∩ C ) = 3, n(C ∩ A) = 8,n(A ∩ B ∩ C ) = 1

DiagramAnswer isn(A ∪ B ∪ C ) = 60 + 24 +17− (12 + 8 + 3) + 1 = 79So, 120− 79 = 41.

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Explanationn(A ∪ B ∪ C ) = n(A) + n(B) + n(C )− (n(A ∩ B) +n(B ∩ C ) + n(C ∩ A)) + n(A ∩ B ∩ C )n(A) = 60, n(B) = 24, n(C ) = 17

n(A ∩ B) = 12, n(B ∩ C ) = 3, n(C ∩ A) = 8,n(A ∩ B ∩ C ) = 1

DiagramAnswer isn(A ∪ B ∪ C ) = 60 + 24 +17− (12 + 8 + 3) + 1 = 79So, 120− 79 = 41.

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Explanationn(A ∪ B ∪ C ) = n(A) + n(B) + n(C )− (n(A ∩ B) +n(B ∩ C ) + n(C ∩ A)) + n(A ∩ B ∩ C )n(A) = 60, n(B) = 24, n(C ) = 17n(A ∩ B) = 12, n(B ∩ C ) = 3, n(C ∩ A) = 8,

n(A ∩ B ∩ C ) = 1

DiagramAnswer isn(A ∪ B ∪ C ) = 60 + 24 +17− (12 + 8 + 3) + 1 = 79So, 120− 79 = 41.

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Explanationn(A ∪ B ∪ C ) = n(A) + n(B) + n(C )− (n(A ∩ B) +n(B ∩ C ) + n(C ∩ A)) + n(A ∩ B ∩ C )n(A) = 60, n(B) = 24, n(C ) = 17n(A ∩ B) = 12, n(B ∩ C ) = 3, n(C ∩ A) = 8,n(A ∩ B ∩ C ) = 1

DiagramAnswer isn(A ∪ B ∪ C ) = 60 + 24 +17− (12 + 8 + 3) + 1 = 79So, 120− 79 = 41.

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Explanationn(A ∪ B ∪ C ) = n(A) + n(B) + n(C )− (n(A ∩ B) +n(B ∩ C ) + n(C ∩ A)) + n(A ∩ B ∩ C )n(A) = 60, n(B) = 24, n(C ) = 17n(A ∩ B) = 12, n(B ∩ C ) = 3, n(C ∩ A) = 8,n(A ∩ B ∩ C ) = 1

Diagram

Answer isn(A ∪ B ∪ C ) = 60 + 24 +17− (12 + 8 + 3) + 1 = 79So, 120− 79 = 41.

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Explanationn(A ∪ B ∪ C ) = n(A) + n(B) + n(C )− (n(A ∩ B) +n(B ∩ C ) + n(C ∩ A)) + n(A ∩ B ∩ C )n(A) = 60, n(B) = 24, n(C ) = 17n(A ∩ B) = 12, n(B ∩ C ) = 3, n(C ∩ A) = 8,n(A ∩ B ∩ C ) = 1

DiagramAnswer isn(A ∪ B ∪ C ) = 60 + 24 +17− (12 + 8 + 3) + 1 = 79

So, 120− 79 = 41.

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Explanationn(A ∪ B ∪ C ) = n(A) + n(B) + n(C )− (n(A ∩ B) +n(B ∩ C ) + n(C ∩ A)) + n(A ∩ B ∩ C )n(A) = 60, n(B) = 24, n(C ) = 17n(A ∩ B) = 12, n(B ∩ C ) = 3, n(C ∩ A) = 8,n(A ∩ B ∩ C ) = 1

DiagramAnswer isn(A ∪ B ∪ C ) = 60 + 24 +17− (12 + 8 + 3) + 1 = 79So, 120− 79 = 41.

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Question 2Of the 200 candidates who were interviewed for a position at a callcenter,

100 had a two-wheeler, 70 had a credit card and 140 had amobile phone. 40 of them had both a two-wheeler and a credit card,30 had both, a credit card and a mobile phone and 60 had both atwo wheeler and mobile phone and 10 had all three. How manycandidates had none of the three?

Answer Key(a) 0

(b) 20

(c) 10

(d) 18

(e) 25

Answer isThe correct choice is (c) 10

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Question 2Of the 200 candidates who were interviewed for a position at a callcenter, 100 had a two-wheeler,

70 had a credit card and 140 had amobile phone. 40 of them had both a two-wheeler and a credit card,30 had both, a credit card and a mobile phone and 60 had both atwo wheeler and mobile phone and 10 had all three. How manycandidates had none of the three?

Answer Key(a) 0

(b) 20

(c) 10

(d) 18

(e) 25

Answer isThe correct choice is (c) 10

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Question 2Of the 200 candidates who were interviewed for a position at a callcenter, 100 had a two-wheeler, 70 had a credit card

and 140 had amobile phone. 40 of them had both a two-wheeler and a credit card,30 had both, a credit card and a mobile phone and 60 had both atwo wheeler and mobile phone and 10 had all three. How manycandidates had none of the three?

Answer Key(a) 0

(b) 20

(c) 10

(d) 18

(e) 25

Answer isThe correct choice is (c) 10

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Question 2Of the 200 candidates who were interviewed for a position at a callcenter, 100 had a two-wheeler, 70 had a credit card and 140 had amobile phone.

40 of them had both a two-wheeler and a credit card,30 had both, a credit card and a mobile phone and 60 had both atwo wheeler and mobile phone and 10 had all three. How manycandidates had none of the three?

Answer Key(a) 0

(b) 20

(c) 10

(d) 18

(e) 25

Answer isThe correct choice is (c) 10

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Question 2Of the 200 candidates who were interviewed for a position at a callcenter, 100 had a two-wheeler, 70 had a credit card and 140 had amobile phone. 40 of them had both a two-wheeler and a credit card,

30 had both, a credit card and a mobile phone and 60 had both atwo wheeler and mobile phone and 10 had all three. How manycandidates had none of the three?

Answer Key(a) 0

(b) 20

(c) 10

(d) 18

(e) 25

Answer isThe correct choice is (c) 10

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Question 2Of the 200 candidates who were interviewed for a position at a callcenter, 100 had a two-wheeler, 70 had a credit card and 140 had amobile phone. 40 of them had both a two-wheeler and a credit card,30 had both, a credit card and a mobile phone

and 60 had both atwo wheeler and mobile phone and 10 had all three. How manycandidates had none of the three?

Answer Key(a) 0

(b) 20

(c) 10

(d) 18

(e) 25

Answer isThe correct choice is (c) 10

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Question 2Of the 200 candidates who were interviewed for a position at a callcenter, 100 had a two-wheeler, 70 had a credit card and 140 had amobile phone. 40 of them had both a two-wheeler and a credit card,30 had both, a credit card and a mobile phone and 60 had both atwo wheeler and mobile phone

and 10 had all three. How manycandidates had none of the three?

Answer Key(a) 0

(b) 20

(c) 10

(d) 18

(e) 25

Answer isThe correct choice is (c) 10

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Question 2Of the 200 candidates who were interviewed for a position at a callcenter, 100 had a two-wheeler, 70 had a credit card and 140 had amobile phone. 40 of them had both a two-wheeler and a credit card,30 had both, a credit card and a mobile phone and 60 had both atwo wheeler and mobile phone and 10 had all three.

How manycandidates had none of the three?

Answer Key(a) 0

(b) 20

(c) 10

(d) 18

(e) 25

Answer isThe correct choice is (c) 10

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Question 2Of the 200 candidates who were interviewed for a position at a callcenter, 100 had a two-wheeler, 70 had a credit card and 140 had amobile phone. 40 of them had both a two-wheeler and a credit card,30 had both, a credit card and a mobile phone and 60 had both atwo wheeler and mobile phone and 10 had all three. How manycandidates had none of the three?

Answer Key(a) 0

(b) 20

(c) 10

(d) 18

(e) 25

Answer isThe correct choice is (c) 10

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Question 2Of the 200 candidates who were interviewed for a position at a callcenter, 100 had a two-wheeler, 70 had a credit card and 140 had amobile phone. 40 of them had both a two-wheeler and a credit card,30 had both, a credit card and a mobile phone and 60 had both atwo wheeler and mobile phone and 10 had all three. How manycandidates had none of the three?

Answer Key(a) 0

(b) 20

(c) 10

(d) 18

(e) 25

Answer isThe correct choice is (c) 10

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Question 2Of the 200 candidates who were interviewed for a position at a callcenter, 100 had a two-wheeler, 70 had a credit card and 140 had amobile phone. 40 of them had both a two-wheeler and a credit card,30 had both, a credit card and a mobile phone and 60 had both atwo wheeler and mobile phone and 10 had all three. How manycandidates had none of the three?

Answer Key(a) 0

(b) 20

(c) 10

(d) 18

(e) 25

Answer isThe correct choice is (c) 10

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Explanationn(A ∪ B ∪ C ) = n(A) + n(B) + n(C )− (n(A ∩ B) +n(B ∩ C ) + n(C ∩ A)) + n(A ∩ B ∩ C )

n(A) = 100, n(B) = 70, n(C ) = 140n(A ∩ B) = 40, n(B ∩ C ) = 30, n(C ∩ A) = 60,n(A ∩ B ∩ C ) = 10

DiagramAnswer isn(A ∪ B ∪ C ) =100 + 70 + 140− (40 +30 + 60) + 10 = 190So, 200− 190 = 10.

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Explanationn(A ∪ B ∪ C ) = n(A) + n(B) + n(C )− (n(A ∩ B) +n(B ∩ C ) + n(C ∩ A)) + n(A ∩ B ∩ C )n(A) = 100, n(B) = 70, n(C ) = 140

n(A ∩ B) = 40, n(B ∩ C ) = 30, n(C ∩ A) = 60,n(A ∩ B ∩ C ) = 10

DiagramAnswer isn(A ∪ B ∪ C ) =100 + 70 + 140− (40 +30 + 60) + 10 = 190So, 200− 190 = 10.

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Explanationn(A ∪ B ∪ C ) = n(A) + n(B) + n(C )− (n(A ∩ B) +n(B ∩ C ) + n(C ∩ A)) + n(A ∩ B ∩ C )n(A) = 100, n(B) = 70, n(C ) = 140n(A ∩ B) = 40, n(B ∩ C ) = 30, n(C ∩ A) = 60,

n(A ∩ B ∩ C ) = 10

DiagramAnswer isn(A ∪ B ∪ C ) =100 + 70 + 140− (40 +30 + 60) + 10 = 190So, 200− 190 = 10.

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Explanationn(A ∪ B ∪ C ) = n(A) + n(B) + n(C )− (n(A ∩ B) +n(B ∩ C ) + n(C ∩ A)) + n(A ∩ B ∩ C )n(A) = 100, n(B) = 70, n(C ) = 140n(A ∩ B) = 40, n(B ∩ C ) = 30, n(C ∩ A) = 60,n(A ∩ B ∩ C ) = 10

DiagramAnswer isn(A ∪ B ∪ C ) =100 + 70 + 140− (40 +30 + 60) + 10 = 190So, 200− 190 = 10.

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Explanationn(A ∪ B ∪ C ) = n(A) + n(B) + n(C )− (n(A ∩ B) +n(B ∩ C ) + n(C ∩ A)) + n(A ∩ B ∩ C )n(A) = 100, n(B) = 70, n(C ) = 140n(A ∩ B) = 40, n(B ∩ C ) = 30, n(C ∩ A) = 60,n(A ∩ B ∩ C ) = 10

Diagram

Answer isn(A ∪ B ∪ C ) =100 + 70 + 140− (40 +30 + 60) + 10 = 190So, 200− 190 = 10.

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Explanationn(A ∪ B ∪ C ) = n(A) + n(B) + n(C )− (n(A ∩ B) +n(B ∩ C ) + n(C ∩ A)) + n(A ∩ B ∩ C )n(A) = 100, n(B) = 70, n(C ) = 140n(A ∩ B) = 40, n(B ∩ C ) = 30, n(C ∩ A) = 60,n(A ∩ B ∩ C ) = 10

DiagramAnswer isn(A ∪ B ∪ C ) =100 + 70 + 140− (40 +30 + 60) + 10 = 190

So, 200− 190 = 10.

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Explanationn(A ∪ B ∪ C ) = n(A) + n(B) + n(C )− (n(A ∩ B) +n(B ∩ C ) + n(C ∩ A)) + n(A ∩ B ∩ C )n(A) = 100, n(B) = 70, n(C ) = 140n(A ∩ B) = 40, n(B ∩ C ) = 30, n(C ∩ A) = 60,n(A ∩ B ∩ C ) = 10

DiagramAnswer isn(A ∪ B ∪ C ) =100 + 70 + 140− (40 +30 + 60) + 10 = 190So, 200− 190 = 10.

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Question 3In a class of 40 students, 12 enrolled for both Englishand German.

22 enrolled for German. If the students ofthe class enrolled for at least one of the two subjects,then how many students enrolled for only English andnot German ?

Answer Key(a) 30

(b) 10

(c) 18

(d) 28

(e) 32

Answer isThe correct choice is (c) 18

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Question 3In a class of 40 students, 12 enrolled for both Englishand German. 22 enrolled for German.

If the students ofthe class enrolled for at least one of the two subjects,then how many students enrolled for only English andnot German ?

Answer Key(a) 30

(b) 10

(c) 18

(d) 28

(e) 32

Answer isThe correct choice is (c) 18

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Question 3In a class of 40 students, 12 enrolled for both Englishand German. 22 enrolled for German. If the students ofthe class enrolled for at least one of the two subjects,

then how many students enrolled for only English andnot German ?

Answer Key(a) 30

(b) 10

(c) 18

(d) 28

(e) 32

Answer isThe correct choice is (c) 18

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Question 3In a class of 40 students, 12 enrolled for both Englishand German. 22 enrolled for German. If the students ofthe class enrolled for at least one of the two subjects,then how many students enrolled for only English andnot German ?

Answer Key(a) 30

(b) 10

(c) 18

(d) 28

(e) 32

Answer isThe correct choice is (c) 18

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Question 3In a class of 40 students, 12 enrolled for both Englishand German. 22 enrolled for German. If the students ofthe class enrolled for at least one of the two subjects,then how many students enrolled for only English andnot German ?

Answer Key(a) 30

(b) 10

(c) 18

(d) 28

(e) 32

Answer isThe correct choice is (c) 18

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Question 3In a class of 40 students, 12 enrolled for both Englishand German. 22 enrolled for German. If the students ofthe class enrolled for at least one of the two subjects,then how many students enrolled for only English andnot German ?

Answer Key(a) 30

(b) 10

(c) 18

(d) 28

(e) 32

Answer isThe correct choice is (c) 18

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Explanationn(A ∪ B) = n(A) + n(B)− n(A ∩ B)

n(A) =??, n(B) = 22n(A ∩ B) = 12

Diagram Answer is40 = A + 22− 12⇒A = 30So, English only is 30-12 =18

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Explanationn(A ∪ B) = n(A) + n(B)− n(A ∩ B)n(A) =??, n(B) = 22

n(A ∩ B) = 12

Diagram Answer is40 = A + 22− 12⇒A = 30So, English only is 30-12 =18

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Explanationn(A ∪ B) = n(A) + n(B)− n(A ∩ B)n(A) =??, n(B) = 22n(A ∩ B) = 12

Diagram Answer is40 = A + 22− 12⇒A = 30So, English only is 30-12 =18

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Explanationn(A ∪ B) = n(A) + n(B)− n(A ∩ B)n(A) =??, n(B) = 22n(A ∩ B) = 12

Diagram

Answer is40 = A + 22− 12⇒A = 30So, English only is 30-12 =18

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Explanationn(A ∪ B) = n(A) + n(B)− n(A ∩ B)n(A) =??, n(B) = 22n(A ∩ B) = 12

Diagram Answer is40 = A + 22− 12⇒A = 30

So, English only is 30-12 =18

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Explanationn(A ∪ B) = n(A) + n(B)− n(A ∩ B)n(A) =??, n(B) = 22n(A ∩ B) = 12

Diagram Answer is40 = A + 22− 12⇒A = 30So, English only is 30-12 =18

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Question 4In a class 40% of the students enrolled for Math

and 70%enrolled for Economics. If 15% of the students enrolledfor both Math and Economics, what % of the studentsof the class did not enroll for either of the two subjects ?

Answer Key(a) 5%

(b) 15%

(c) 0%

(d) 25%

(e) None of these

Answer isThe correct choice is(a) 5%

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Question 4In a class 40% of the students enrolled for Math and 70%enrolled for Economics.

If 15% of the students enrolledfor both Math and Economics, what % of the studentsof the class did not enroll for either of the two subjects ?

Answer Key(a) 5%

(b) 15%

(c) 0%

(d) 25%

(e) None of these

Answer isThe correct choice is(a) 5%

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Question 4In a class 40% of the students enrolled for Math and 70%enrolled for Economics. If 15% of the students enrolledfor both Math and Economics,

what % of the studentsof the class did not enroll for either of the two subjects ?

Answer Key(a) 5%

(b) 15%

(c) 0%

(d) 25%

(e) None of these

Answer isThe correct choice is(a) 5%

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Question 4In a class 40% of the students enrolled for Math and 70%enrolled for Economics. If 15% of the students enrolledfor both Math and Economics, what % of the studentsof the class did not enroll for either of the two subjects ?

Answer Key(a) 5%

(b) 15%

(c) 0%

(d) 25%

(e) None of these

Answer isThe correct choice is(a) 5%

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Question 4In a class 40% of the students enrolled for Math and 70%enrolled for Economics. If 15% of the students enrolledfor both Math and Economics, what % of the studentsof the class did not enroll for either of the two subjects ?

Answer Key(a) 5%

(b) 15%

(c) 0%

(d) 25%

(e) None of these

Answer isThe correct choice is(a) 5%

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Question 4In a class 40% of the students enrolled for Math and 70%enrolled for Economics. If 15% of the students enrolledfor both Math and Economics, what % of the studentsof the class did not enroll for either of the two subjects ?

Answer Key(a) 5%

(b) 15%

(c) 0%

(d) 25%

(e) None of these

Answer isThe correct choice is(a) 5%

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Explanationn(A ∪ B) = n(A) + n(B)− n(A ∩ B)

n(A) = 40, n(B) = 70n(A ∩ B) = 15

Diagram Answer isA ∪ B = 40 + 70− 15 ⇒A ∪ B = 95 i.e., 95%students enrolled for both.So, 5% students notenrolled for both.

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Explanationn(A ∪ B) = n(A) + n(B)− n(A ∩ B)n(A) = 40, n(B) = 70

n(A ∩ B) = 15

Diagram Answer isA ∪ B = 40 + 70− 15 ⇒A ∪ B = 95 i.e., 95%students enrolled for both.So, 5% students notenrolled for both.

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Explanationn(A ∪ B) = n(A) + n(B)− n(A ∩ B)n(A) = 40, n(B) = 70n(A ∩ B) = 15

Diagram Answer isA ∪ B = 40 + 70− 15 ⇒A ∪ B = 95 i.e., 95%students enrolled for both.So, 5% students notenrolled for both.

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Explanationn(A ∪ B) = n(A) + n(B)− n(A ∩ B)n(A) = 40, n(B) = 70n(A ∩ B) = 15

Diagram

Answer isA ∪ B = 40 + 70− 15 ⇒A ∪ B = 95 i.e., 95%students enrolled for both.So, 5% students notenrolled for both.

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Explanationn(A ∪ B) = n(A) + n(B)− n(A ∩ B)n(A) = 40, n(B) = 70n(A ∩ B) = 15

Diagram Answer isA ∪ B = 40 + 70− 15 ⇒A ∪ B = 95 i.e., 95%students enrolled for both.

So, 5% students notenrolled for both.

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Explanationn(A ∪ B) = n(A) + n(B)− n(A ∩ B)n(A) = 40, n(B) = 70n(A ∩ B) = 15

Diagram Answer isA ∪ B = 40 + 70− 15 ⇒A ∪ B = 95 i.e., 95%students enrolled for both.So, 5% students notenrolled for both.

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