Math Problem Statement

A set of problems on set theory, probability, and equality. Topics include finding intersections with complements, determining elements of unions based on given conditions, analyzing probabilities for events, and proving set equality with unions.

Solution

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Q10. Set Theory

Given:

  • U={1,2,3,,10}U = \{1, 2, 3, \dots, 10\}
  • A={x:x is prime}A = \{x : x \text{ is prime}\}
  • B={x:x is even integer}B = \{x : x \text{ is even integer}\}

We need to find ABcA \cap B^c.

Solution:

  1. List elements:

    • Primes in UU: A={2,3,5,7}A = \{2, 3, 5, 7\}
    • Even integers in UU: B={2,4,6,8,10}B = \{2, 4, 6, 8, 10\}
  2. Find BcB^c (elements in UU but not in BB):

    • Bc={1,3,5,7,9}B^c = \{1, 3, 5, 7, 9\}
  3. Find ABcA \cap B^c:

    • Intersection ABc={3,5,7}A \cap B^c = \{3, 5, 7\}

Answer: ABc={3,5,7}A \cap B^c = \{3, 5, 7\}


Q11. Set Operations with Given Information

Let AA and BB be sets such that:

  • n(AB)=14+xn(A - B) = 14 + x
  • n(BA)=3xn(B - A) = 3x
  • n(AB)=xn(A \cap B) = x

Tasks:

  1. Draw a Venn diagram to illustrate this information.
  2. If n(A)=n(B)n(A) = n(B), find:
    • (1) The value of xx
    • (2) n(AB)n(A \cup B)

Solution:

  1. For n(A)=n(B)n(A) = n(B), we know: n(A)=n((AB)(AB))=(14+x)+x=14+2xn(A) = n((A - B) \cup (A \cap B)) = (14 + x) + x = 14 + 2x Similarly, n(B)=n((BA)(AB))=3x+x=4xn(B) = n((B - A) \cup (A \cap B)) = 3x + x = 4x.

    Since n(A)=n(B)n(A) = n(B), we have: 14+2x=4x14 + 2x = 4x Solving for xx: 14=2x    x=714 = 2x \implies x = 7

  2. With x=7x = 7:

    • n(A)=14+27=28n(A) = 14 + 2 \cdot 7 = 28
    • n(B)=47=28n(B) = 4 \cdot 7 = 28
    • n(AB)=n(A)+n(B)n(AB)=28+287=49n(A \cup B) = n(A) + n(B) - n(A \cap B) = 28 + 28 - 7 = 49

Answer: x=7x = 7 and n(AB)=49n(A \cup B) = 49


Q12. Probability of Watching News Channels

Given:

  • 63% watch Channel A
  • 76% watch Channel B
  • xx% watch both

We need to show 39x6339 \leq x \leq 63.

Solution: Using the formula for union of probabilities: P(AB)=P(A)+P(B)P(AB)P(A \cup B) = P(A) + P(B) - P(A \cap B) Here, P(AB)100%P(A \cup B) \leq 100\%, so: 63+76x10063 + 76 - x \leq 100 139x100    x39139 - x \leq 100 \implies x \geq 39

Also, since xP(A)x \leq P(A), we get: x63x \leq 63

Answer: 39x6339 \leq x \leq 63


Q13. Probability with Equal Sets

Given P(A)=P(B)P(A) = P(B) and P(AB)=0P(A \cap B) = 0, show that A=BA = B.

Solution:

  1. Since P(A)=P(B)P(A) = P(B) and P(AB)=0P(A \cap B) = 0, this implies AA and BB are mutually exclusive (cannot both occur).

  2. However, if both sets have the same probability and cannot occur together, this generally means A=B=A = B = \emptyset (the empty set).

Answer: A=B=A = B = \emptyset


Q14. Set Equality

Let AA and BB be sets. If:

  • AB=BA=A \cap B = B \cap A = \emptyset
  • AX=BXA \cup X = B \cup X for some set XX

Show that A=BA = B.

Solution: If AX=BXA \cup X = B \cup X and both are disjoint with XX, it suggests that the only way to have the union equal is if AA and BB are identical in their contents.

Answer: A=BA = B


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Related Questions:

  1. How to determine complement and intersection of sets?
  2. How to use the inclusion-exclusion principle in probability?
  3. How can we represent set differences in Venn diagrams?
  4. How to interpret probabilities for mutually exclusive events?
  5. How does disjoint union affect set equality?

Tip: In Venn diagrams, use shading to clearly represent set differences, intersections, and complements for easier visualization.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Set Theory
Probability
Venn Diagrams
Union and Intersection of Sets
Complement of Sets

Formulas

n(A ∪ B) = n(A) + n(B) - n(A ∩ B)
P(A ∪ B) = P(A) + P(B) - P(A ∩ B)

Theorems

Inclusion-Exclusion Principle
Set Equality

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12