Math Problem Statement

If n(A∩B) = 50, n(A∩Bc) = 200, n(Ac∩B) = 150, what is n(A∪B)?

Solution

Given:

  • n(AB)=50n(A \cap B) = 50
  • n(ABc)=200n(A \cap B^c) = 200
  • n(AcB)=150n(A^c \cap B) = 150

We need to find n(AB)n(A \cup B), the number of elements in the union of sets AA and BB.

Steps to find n(AB)n(A \cup B):

  1. Break down the union into disjoint parts:

    The union of AA and BB can be expressed as the sum of the following disjoint sets:

    • ABA \cap B (elements in both AA and BB)
    • ABcA \cap B^c (elements in AA but not in BB)
    • AcBA^c \cap B (elements in BB but not in AA)

    Thus:

    n(AB)=n(AB)+n(ABc)+n(AcB)n(A \cup B) = n(A \cap B) + n(A \cap B^c) + n(A^c \cap B)

  2. Substitute the given values:

    n(AB)=50+200+150n(A \cup B) = 50 + 200 + 150

  3. Calculate the total:

    n(AB)=400n(A \cup B) = 400

So, n(AB)=400n(A \cup B) = 400.

Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How do you find n(AB)n(A \cup B) using the principle of inclusion-exclusion?
  2. What is the significance of the disjoint parts in set operations?
  3. How would the calculation change if you had n(U)n(U) (total number of elements in the universal set)?
  4. Can you explain how to visualize this problem using a Venn diagram?
  5. What are some practical applications of set operations like union and intersection?

Tip: When dealing with unions and intersections, breaking down the sets into disjoint parts can simplify the calculation.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Set Theory
Union of Sets
Intersection of Sets

Formulas

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Theorems

Principle of Inclusion-Exclusion

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12