Math Problem Statement

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

B = {History, Drama, French, English, Chemistry}, and C = {Psychology, Math, French}. 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 includes all distinct elements from both sets. Let's break this down:

Given sets:

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

Step 1: Find the union BCB \cup C

The union includes all unique elements from both BB and CC:

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

Step 2: Count the elements in BCB \cup C

The distinct elements in BCB \cup C are:

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

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

Final Answer:

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

Would you like a detailed explanation of how we found the union or any other questions?


Related questions:

  1. What is n(AB)n(A \cup B)?
  2. Find n(BC)n(B \cap C).
  3. What is n(AC)n(A \cap C)?
  4. How many elements are in BCB \setminus C?
  5. Find n(U(AB))n(U \setminus (A \cup B)).

Tip: When calculating a union, make sure to avoid double-counting elements that appear in both sets!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Set Theory
Union of Sets
Cardinality of Sets

Formulas

n(A ∪ B) = n(A) + n(B) - n(A ∩ B)

Theorems

Set Union Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11