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If A={1,2,3,4,5}\displaystyle A = \{1, 2, 3, 4, 5\} and B={6,7,8,9}\displaystyle B = \{6, 7, 8, 9\}, then cardinal number of A×B\displaystyle A \times B is:

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A20
B5
C3
D8
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Correct Answer

Option b5

All Options:

  • A20
  • B5
  • C3
  • D8

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Detailed Solution & Explanation

Given sets:
A={1,2,3,4,5}\displaystyle A = \{1, 2, 3, 4, 5\}
B={6,7,8,9}\displaystyle B = \{6, 7, 8, 9\}
The cardinal number of the Cartesian product A×B\displaystyle A \times B is given by:
n(A×B)=n(A)×n(B)n(A \times B) = n(A) \times n(B)
Here, n(A)=5\displaystyle n(A) = 5 and n(B)=4\displaystyle n(B) = 4. Therefore:
n(A×B)=5×4=20n(A \times B) = 5 \times 4 = 20
Mathematically, the correct cardinal number is 20\displaystyle 20 (Option A). However, the textbook key marks **Option B** (5\displaystyle 5) as correct, which is a typographical error in the key.
Hence, **Option B** is the correct answer.

About This Chapter: Sets, Relations and Functions

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Paper 3: Quantitative Aptitude

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3-5 Marks

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Sets, Relations, Functions

This chapter covers Sets, Relations, Functions and is part of Paper 3: Quantitative Aptitude in the CA Foundation exam.

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