Math Problem Statement

Given the following relations between nonempty sets: All elements of A are in B. All elements of B are in C. Some, but not all, elements of D are in A. All elements of D are in B. No elements of E are in C. Which of the following statements are TRUE? I = All elements of A are in C. II = Some elements of E are in B. III = No elements of B are in E.

Solution

Let's analyze the question step by step, focusing on the relationships between the sets AA, BB, CC, DD, and EE, and then verify which of the statements (I, II, III) are true.

Given Relations:

  1. All elements of AA are in BB: ABA \subseteq B.
  2. All elements of BB are in CC: BCB \subseteq C, meaning ABCA \subseteq B \subseteq C.
  3. Some, but not all, elements of DD are in AA: DAD \cap A \neq \emptyset, but DAD \nsubseteq A.
  4. All elements of DD are in BB: DBD \subseteq B.
  5. No elements of EE are in CC: EC=E \cap C = \emptyset.

Now, let's analyze the statements:

Statement I:

All elements of AA are in CC.

  • From the given, ABCA \subseteq B \subseteq C. This means ACA \subseteq C is true.
  • Conclusion: Statement I is true.

Statement II:

Some elements of EE are in BB.

  • We know that EC=E \cap C = \emptyset, and since BCB \subseteq C, this implies that EB=E \cap B = \emptyset (no elements of EE are in BB).
  • Conclusion: Statement II is false.

Statement III:

No elements of BB are in EE.

  • Since EC=E \cap C = \emptyset and BCB \subseteq C, this implies BE=B \cap E = \emptyset. Therefore, no elements of BB are in EE.
  • Conclusion: Statement III is true.

Correct Answer:

  • The true statements are I and III.
  • Thus, the correct alternative is c. I and III.

Do you have any questions or need further clarification?

Here are 5 related questions to explore further:

  1. If ABA \subseteq B and BCB \subseteq C, can we infer ACA \subseteq C in all cases?
  2. What is the difference between ABA \subseteq B and ABA \cap B \neq \emptyset?
  3. Can two sets have no common elements but still both be subsets of a third set?
  4. How do set operations like union and intersection change when we know ABA \subseteq B?
  5. What happens to the intersection of sets when one set is completely disjoint from another?

Tip: When solving set theory problems, drawing a Venn diagram can be a helpful way to visualize relationships between the sets.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Set Theory
Subset Relations
Element Membership

Formulas

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Theorems

Subset Transitivity

Suitable Grade Level

College