Math Problem Statement

Let U = {English, French, History, Math, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Drama}, A = {Physics, Psychology, French, English},

B = {Math, Drama, Chemistry, French, English}, and C = {History, Psychology, Chemistry}. Find the following. n(B ∪ C)

Solution

To find n(BC)n(B \cup C), we need to determine the number of elements in the union of sets BB and CC. The union of two sets contains all the elements from both sets without repeating any element.

Given sets:

  • B={Math,Drama,Chemistry,French,English}B = \{ \text{Math}, \text{Drama}, \text{Chemistry}, \text{French}, \text{English} \}
  • C={History,Psychology,Chemistry}C = \{ \text{History}, \text{Psychology}, \text{Chemistry} \}

Union of BB and CC (BCB \cup C):

BC={Math,Drama,Chemistry,French,English,History,Psychology}B \cup C = \{ \text{Math}, \text{Drama}, \text{Chemistry}, \text{French}, \text{English}, \text{History}, \text{Psychology} \}

Counting the elements:

Now, count the distinct elements in BCB \cup C:

n(BC)=7n(B \cup C) = 7

So, n(BC)=7n(B \cup C) = 7.

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Here are 5 related questions to expand your understanding:

  1. How would you find n(AB)n(A \cap B), the number of elements in the intersection of sets AA and BB?
  2. What is n(AB)n(A \cup B), the number of elements in the union of sets AA and BB?
  3. How can you find the number of elements in BCB \setminus C?
  4. What is the number of elements in ACA \cup C?
  5. How would you determine if the union ABCA \cup B \cup C contains all elements in UU?

Tip: To avoid counting the same element multiple times when finding the union of sets, list all elements only once.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Set Theory
Union of Sets
Cardinality of Sets

Formulas

n(B ∪ C) = |B ∪ C| (where |B ∪ C| is the number of distinct elements in the union of sets B and C)

Theorems

Union Theorem (The union of two sets A and B, denoted A ∪ B, includes all elements from both sets without duplication)

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12