Math Problem Statement

Universal set U = {Positive real numbers less than 300} A = {x ∈ N| x is divisible by 15} B = {2, 4, 6, 8 ... 198, 200} C = The set of all natural numbers divisible by 5 D = {x ∈ R| x < 100} E = {3, 6, 9, 12...}

Which of the sets described above is an infinite set?

Solution

To determine which of the given sets is infinite, let's analyze each set:

  1. Set UU:

    • U={Positive real numbers less than 300}U = \{ \text{Positive real numbers less than 300} \}.
    • This set contains all positive real numbers less than 300. However, since it is limited by the number 300, UU is not infinite.
  2. Set AA:

    • A={xNx is divisible by 15}A = \{ x \in \mathbb{N} \mid x \text{ is divisible by 15} \}.
    • This is the set of natural numbers divisible by 15. Given that UU limits the elements to numbers less than 300, AA would contain numbers like 15, 30, 45, ..., 285, which is a finite sequence. Thus, AA is not infinite.
  3. Set BB:

    • B={2,4,6,8,,198,200}B = \{ 2, 4, 6, 8, \dots, 198, 200 \}.
    • This set is clearly a finite arithmetic sequence, with a last term of 200, so BB is not infinite.
  4. Set CC:

    • C=C = The set of all natural numbers divisible by 5.
    • This set includes numbers like 5, 10, 15, 20, and so on, without any upper limit. Therefore, CC is infinite.
  5. Set DD:

    • D={xRx<100}D = \{ x \in \mathbb{R} \mid x < 100 \}.
    • This set includes all real numbers less than 100. However, it does not extend to infinity because it's limited to numbers less than 100, so DD is not infinite.
  6. Set EE:

    • E={3,6,9,12,}E = \{ 3, 6, 9, 12, \dots \}.
    • This set is the sequence of multiples of 3, and since it doesn't have an upper bound, it is infinite.

Conclusion: The infinite sets among the described ones are Set CC and Set EE.


Would you like any further details or explanations?

Here are some related questions you might find useful:

  1. How do you determine if a set is infinite?
  2. What is the difference between countably infinite and uncountably infinite sets?
  3. Can a set of real numbers be finite?
  4. How does the concept of a universal set limit the elements of a subset?
  5. What are the properties of arithmetic sequences?
  6. How do you find the number of elements in a finite set?
  7. What are natural numbers and how do they differ from real numbers?
  8. How can we describe the intersection of infinite sets?

Tip: Always check the definition and limits of a set to determine if it is finite or infinite.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Sets
Infinite Sets
Natural Numbers
Real Numbers

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Suitable Grade Level

High School