Sets, Relations and FunctionsMCQMTP June 2023 Series IIQuestion 1933 of 217
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The number of proper subsets of AB\displaystyle A \cap B, if A={1,2,3,4,5,7,8,9,10}\displaystyle A = \{1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10\} and B={2,4,6,7,9}\displaystyle B = \{2, 4, 6, 7, 9\}

Options

A8
B15
C16
D64
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Correct Answer

Option b15

All Options:

  • A8
  • B15
  • C16
  • D64

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Detailed Solution & Explanation

We are given sets:
A={1,2,3,4,5,7,8,9,10}A = \{1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10\}
B={2,4,6,7,9}B = \{2, 4, 6, 7, 9\}
First, let's find the intersection AB\displaystyle A \cap B:
AB={2,4,7,9}A \cap B = \{2, 4, 7, 9\}
The number of elements in AB\displaystyle A \cap B is n(AB)=4\displaystyle n(A \cap B) = 4.
The number of subsets of a set with k\displaystyle k elements is 2k\displaystyle 2^k, and the number of proper subsets is 2k1\displaystyle 2^k - 1.
For k=4\displaystyle k = 4:
Number of proper subsets=241=161=15\text{Number of proper subsets} = 2^4 - 1 = 16 - 1 = 15
*Note: The exact mathematical number of proper subsets is 15, which corresponds to Option B. The textbook answer key incorrectly lists Option A (8) as the correct choice.*
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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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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