Cardinality of Sets


Understanding the Cardinality of a Set

 

The cardinality of a set is a measure of the "number of elements" in the set. For finite sets, the cardinality is simply the count of elements in the set. For infinite sets, cardinality tells us about the "size" of the infinity, distinguishing between different types of infinite sets (e.g., countably infinite vs. uncountably infinite sets).

 

 Examples of Cardinality

 

1. Finite Set Example:

   - Let \( A = \{1, 2, 3, 4\} \).

   - The cardinality of \( A \), denoted \( |A| \), is the count of elements in \( A \).

   - Solution: \( |A| = 4 \).

 

2. Empty Set Example:

   - The empty set \( \emptyset \) has no elements.

   - Solution: \( |\emptyset| = 0 \).

 

3. Union of Two Sets:

   - Let \( B = \{1, 2, 3\} \) and \( C = \{3, 4, 5\} \).

   - To find the cardinality of \( B \cup C \):

     \[

     |B \cup C| = |B| + |C| - |B \cap C|

     \]

   - Here, \( |B| = 3 \), \( |C| = 3 \), and \( |B \cap C| = 1 \) (since \( \{3\} \) is the only common element).

   - Solution:

     \[

     |B \cup C| = 3 + 3 - 1 = 5

     \]

 

4. Cartesian Product Example:

   - Let \( D = \{a, b\} \) and \( E = \{1, 2, 3\} \).

   - The Cartesian product \( D \times E \) consists of all ordered pairs where the first element is from \( D \) and the second is from \( E \).

   - Solution:

     \[

     |D \times E| = |D| \cdot |E| = 2 \cdot 3 = 6

     \]

 

5. Power Set Example:

   - Let \( F = \{x, y\} \).

   - The power set of \( F \), denoted \( \mathcal{P}(F) \), is the set of all subsets of \( F \).

   - Solution:

     \[

     |\mathcal{P}(F)| = 2^{|F|} = 2^2 = 4

     \]

   - Thus, \( \mathcal{P}(F) = \{\emptyset, \{x\}, \{y\}, \{x, y\}\} \), and \( |\mathcal{P}(F)| = 4 \).

 

 Formulas to Find the Cardinality of Sets

 

Here's a list of formulas to determine the cardinality of various types of sets:

 

1. Cardinality of a Finite Set:

   \[

   |A| = \text{number of elements in } A

   \]

 

2. Union of Two Sets \( A \) and \( B \):

   \[

   |A \cup B| = |A| + |B| - |A \cap B|

   \]

 

3. Union of Three Sets \( A \), \( B \), and \( C \):

   \[

   |A \cup B \cup C| = |A| + |B| + |C| - |A \cap B| - |B \cap C| - |C \cap A| + |A \cap B \cap C|

   \]

 

4. Complement of a Set \( A \):

   \[

   |A^c| = |U| - |A|

   \]

   where \( U \) is the universal set containing \( A \).

 

5. Cartesian Product of Two Sets \( A \) and \( B \):

   \[

   |A \times B| = |A| \cdot |B|

   \]

 

6. Power Set of a Set \( A \):

   \[

   |\mathcal{P}(A)| = 2^{|A|}

   \]

 

7. Difference of Two Sets \( A \) and \( B \):

   \[

   |A - B| = |A| - |A \cap B|

   \]

 

8. Symmetric Difference of Two Sets \( A \) and \( B \):

   \[

   |A \triangle B| = |A| + |B| - 2|A \cap B|

   \]

 

9. Union of \( n \) Finite Sets \( A_1, A_2, \ldots, A_n \) (Generalized Inclusion-Exclusion Principle):

   \[

   \left|\bigcup_{i=1}^n A_i\right| = \sum_{k=1}^n (-1)^{k+1} \sum_{1 \leq i_1 < i_2 < \dots < i_k \leq n} \left|A_{i_1} \cap A_{i_2} \cap \dots \cap A_{i_k}\right|

   \]

   This formula adjusts for overlapping elements among multiple sets.

 

 Notes on Infinite Sets

For infinite sets, cardinality is often discussed in terms of countable and uncountable infinities:

- Countably Infinite: Sets like \( \mathbb{N} \) (natural numbers) and \( \mathbb{Z} \) (integers) are countably infinite, meaning there exists a one-to-one correspondence with the natural numbers.

- Uncountably Infinite: Sets like \( \mathbb{R} \) (real numbers) are uncountably infinite, indicating a larger "size" of infinity than countable sets.

Questions

Q 1. Which of the following sets is a finite set?;

(d) All of these;

(c) \(\mathrm{D}=\{\mathrm{x}: \mathrm{x} \in \mathrm{Z}\) and \(\mathrm{x}>-10\}\);

(b) \(\mathrm{B}=\left\{\mathrm{x}: \mathrm{x} \in \mathrm{Z}\right.\) and \(\mathrm{x}^{2}\) is even \(\}\);

(a) \(\mathrm{A}=\left\{\mathrm{x}: \mathrm{x} \in \mathrm{Z}\right.\) and \(\left.\mathrm{x}^{2}-5 \mathrm{x}+6=0\right\}\);

Q 2. Which one of the following is an infinite set?;

(d) The set of all primes;

(c) The set of trees in a forest;

(b) The set of water drops in a glass of water;

(a) The set of human beings on the earth;

Q 3. If A and B are finite sets, then which one of the following is the correct equation?;

(d) \(\mathrm{n}(\mathrm{A}-\mathrm{B})=\mathrm{n}(\mathrm{B})-\mathrm{n}(\mathrm{A} \cap \mathrm{B})\);

(c) \(\mathrm{n}(\mathrm{A}-\mathrm{B})=\mathrm{n}(\mathrm{A})-\mathrm{n}(\mathrm{A} \cap \mathrm{B})\);

(b) \(\mathrm{n}(\mathrm{A}-\mathrm{B})=\mathrm{n}(\mathrm{B}-\mathrm{A})\);

(a) \(\mathrm{n}(\mathrm{A}-\mathrm{B})=\mathrm{n}(\mathrm{A})-\mathrm{n}(\mathrm{B})\);

Q 4. If \(A=\{1,2,3,4\}, B=\{2,3,5,6\}\) and \(C=\{3,4,6,7\}\), then;

(d) \(\mathrm{A}-(\mathrm{B} \cup \mathrm{C})=\{\phi\}\);

(c) \(\mathrm{A}-(\mathrm{B} \cup \mathrm{C})=\{2,3\}\);

(b) \(\mathrm{A}-(\mathrm{B} \cap \mathrm{C})=\{1,2,4\}\);

(a) \(\mathrm{A}-(\mathrm{B} \cap \mathrm{C})=\{1,3,4\}\);

Q 5. A survey shows that \(63 \%\) of the people watch a news channel whereas \(76 \%\) watch another channel If \(\mathrm{x} \%\) of the people watch both channel, then;

(d) \(x=39\);

(c) \(39 \leq \mathrm{x} \leq 63\);

(b) \(\mathrm{x}=63\);

(a) \(x=35\);

Q 6. Statement-I : If \(\mathrm{A}, \mathrm{B}\) and \(\mathrm{C}\) are finite sets, then \(\mathrm{n}(\mathrm{A} \cup \mathrm{B} \cup \mathrm{C})=\mathrm{n}(\mathrm{A})+\mathrm{n}(\mathrm{B})+\mathrm{n}(\mathrm{C})-\mathrm{n}(\mathrm{A} \cap \mathrm{B})\) \(-\mathrm{n}(\mathrm{B} \cap \mathrm{C})-\mathrm{n}(\mathrm{A} \cap \mathrm{C})+\mathrm{n}(\mathrm{A} \cap \mathrm{B} \cap \mathrm{C})\) Statement-II : If A, B and \(\mathrm{C}\) are mutually pairwise disjoint, then \(\mathrm{n}(\mathrm{A} \cup \mathrm{B} \cup \mathrm{C})=\mathrm{n}(\mathrm{A})+\mathrm{n}(\mathrm{B})+\mathrm{n}(\mathrm{C})-\mathrm{n}(\mathrm{A} \cap \mathrm{B})\) \[ -\mathrm{n}(\mathrm{B} \cap \mathrm{C})-\mathrm{n}(\mathrm{A} \cap \mathrm{C}) \];

(d) Both are false;

(c) Both are true;

(b) Statement II is true;

(a) Statement I is true;

Q 7. In a survey of 400 students in a school, 100 were listed as taking apple juice, 150 as taking orange juice and 75 were listed as taking both apple as well as orange juice Then, which of the following is/are true? I. 150 students were taking at least one juice. II. 225 students were taking neither apple juice nor orange juice.;

(a) Only I is true;

(b) Only II is true;

(c) Both I and II are true;

(d) None of these;

Q 8. Suppose A be a non-empty set, then the collection of all possible subsets of set \(\mathrm{A}\) is a power set \(\mathrm{P}(\mathrm{A})\) Which of the following is correct? I. \(\quad \mathrm{P}(\mathrm{A}) \cap \mathrm{P}(\mathrm{B})=\mathrm{P}(\mathrm{A} \cap \mathrm{B})\) II. \(\quad \mathrm{P}(\mathrm{A}) \cup \mathrm{P}(\mathrm{B})=\mathrm{P}(\mathrm{A} \cup \mathrm{B})\);

(a) Only I is true;

(b) Only II is true;

(c) Both I and II are true;

(d) Both I and II are false;

Q 9. Which of the following is correct? I. Number of non-empty subsets of a set having \(n\) elements are \(2^{\mathrm{n}}-1\). II. The number of non-empty subsets of the set \(\{\mathrm{a}, \mathrm{b}, \mathrm{c}, \mathrm{d}\}\) are 15 .;

(a) Only I is false;

(b) Only II is false;

(c) Both I and II are false;

(d) Both I and II are true;

Q 10. Assertion : The number of non-empty subsets of the set \(\{\mathrm{a}, \mathrm{b}, \mathrm{c}, \mathrm{d}\}\) are 15 Reason : Number of non-empty subsets of a set having \(\mathrm{n}\) elements are \(2^{\mathrm{n}}-1\).;

(a) Assertion is correct, reason is correct; reason is a correct explanation for assertion.;

(b) Assertion is correct, reason is correct; reason is not a correct explanation for assertion;

(c) Assertion is correct, reason is incorrect;

(d) Assertion is incorrect, reason is correct.;

Cardinality of Sets, Singleton and Null Sets


Understanding Singleton and Null Sets

 

1. Singleton Set

 

A singleton set is a set that contains exactly one element. It has a cardinality of 1, meaning it contains only a single distinct element.

 

- Notation and Examples:

   - A singleton set can be represented as \( \{a\} \), where \( a \) is the only element.

   - Examples:

      - \( S = \{5\} \): This set has only one element, 5.

      - \( T = \{x \mid x = 0\} \): This set contains only one element, 0.

      - \( U = \{\text{"apple"}\} \): This set has just the string "apple."

 

2. Null Set (Empty Set)

 

A null set or empty set is a set that contains no elements. Its cardinality is 0.

 

- Notation and Examples:

   - The null set is denoted by \( \emptyset \) or \( \{\} \).

   - Examples:

      - \( V = \{\} \): This is an empty set with no elements.

      - \( W = \{x \mid x < 0 \text{ and } x \in \mathbb{N}\} \): The set of natural numbers less than zero is an empty set, since no natural number is less than zero.

      - \( X = \{x \mid x^2 = -1 \text{ and } x \in \mathbb{R}\} \): The set of real numbers whose square is -1 is empty, as no real number squared is negative.

 

 Properties and Formulas Related to Singleton and Null Sets

 

Here are some properties and formulas for working with singleton and null sets:

 

 1. Cardinality of a Singleton Set

   - A singleton set \( \{a\} \) has a cardinality of 1:

     \[

     |\{a\}| = 1

     \]

 

 2. Cardinality of Null Set

   - The null set \( \emptyset \) has a cardinality of 0:

     \[

     |\emptyset| = 0

     \]

 

 3. Union Involving Null and Singleton Sets

   - The union of any set \( A \) with the null set is \( A \):

     \[

     A \cup \emptyset = A

     \]

   - For the union of a singleton set \( \{a\} \) with another set \( B \):

     \[

     |B \cup \{a\}| = \begin{cases}

      |B| & \text{if } a \in B \\

      |B| + 1 & \text{if } a \notin B

   \end{cases}

     \]

 

 4. Intersection Involving Null and Singleton Sets

   - The intersection of any set \( A \) with the null set is the null set:

     \[

     A \cap \emptyset = \emptyset

     \]

   - If \( A \) is a singleton set \( \{a\} \) and \( B \) is another set:

     \[

     A \cap B = \begin{cases}

      \{a\} & \text{if } a \in B \\

      \emptyset & \text{if } a \notin B

   \end{cases}

     \]

 

 5. Power Set of Singleton and Null Sets

   - The power set of a singleton set \( \{a\} \) is the set of all subsets of \( \{a\} \), which includes the null set and the singleton set itself:

     \[

     \mathcal{P}(\{a\}) = \{\emptyset, \{a\}\}

     \]

     with \( |\mathcal{P}(\{a\})| = 2 \).

   - The power set of the null set \( \emptyset \) is the set containing only the null set:

     \[

     \mathcal{P}(\emptyset) = \{\emptyset\}

     \]

     with \( |\mathcal{P}(\emptyset)| = 1 \).

 

 6. Subset Relationships

   - The null set is a subset of every set:

     \[

     \emptyset \subseteq A

     \]

   - A singleton set \( \{a\} \) is a subset of a set \( A \) if \( a \in A \):

     \[

     \{a\} \subseteq A \iff a \in A

     \]

 

 Summary of Formulas

 

| Property                                | Formula/Relation                             |

|-----------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------|

| Cardinality of a Singleton Set \( \{a\} \) | \( |\{a\}| = 1 \)                           |

| Cardinality of Null Set \( \emptyset \) | \( |\emptyset| = 0 \)                       |

| Union with Null Set                     | \( A \cup \emptyset = A \)                  |

| Union of Singleton \( \{a\} \) and \( B \) | \( |B \cup \{a\}| = |B| \) if \( a \in B \); \( |B| + 1 \) if \( a \notin B \) |

| Intersection with Null Set              | \( A \cap \emptyset = \emptyset \)          |

| Intersection of Singleton \( \{a\} \) and \( B \) | \( A \cap B = \{a\} \) if \( a \in B \); \( \emptyset \) if \( a \notin B \) |

| Power Set of Singleton \( \{a\} \)      | \( \mathcal{P}(\{a\}) = \{\emptyset, \{a\}\} \), \( |\mathcal{P}(\{a\})| = 2 \) |

| Power Set of Null Set \( \emptyset \)   | \( \mathcal{P}(\emptyset) = \{\emptyset\} \), \( |\mathcal{P}(\emptyset)| = 1 \) |

| Null Set as a Subset                    | \( \emptyset \subseteq A \)                 |

| Singleton as a Subset                   | \( \{a\} \subseteq A \iff a \in A \)        |

Questions

Q 1. If \(A\) and \(B\) are two events such that \(P(A \cup B)=P(A \cap B)\), then the incorrect statement amongst the following statements is:;

(a) \(A\) and \(B\) are equally likely;

(b) \(P\left(A \cap B^{\prime}\right)=0\);

(c) \(P\left(A^{\prime} \cup B\right)=0\);

(d) \(P(A)+P(B)=1\);

Cardinality of Sets, Subset and Superset


 

Cardinality of Sets

 

The cardinality of a set refers to the number of elements in the set. It provides a way to measure the "size" of both finite and certain types of infinite sets.

 

 1. Cardinality of a Finite Set

   - If \( A \) is a finite set, its cardinality \( |A| \) is simply the number of elements in \( A \).

   - Example:

     - Let \( A = \{2, 4, 6, 8\} \). Then, \( |A| = 4 \) because \( A \) has four elements.

 

 2. Cardinality of Infinite Sets

   - For infinite sets, cardinality describes the "type" of infinity:

     - Countably Infinite: Sets that can be matched one-to-one with the natural numbers, like \( \mathbb{N} \) (natural numbers) or \( \mathbb{Z} \) (integers).

     - Uncountably Infinite: Larger infinities, like the set of real numbers \( \mathbb{R} \), which cannot be matched one-to-one with the natural numbers.

 

 3. Examples of Cardinalities

   - Finite Set Example: \( B = \{a, b, c\} \). \( |B| = 3 \).

   - Countably Infinite Set: \( \mathbb{N} = \{1, 2, 3, \ldots\} \). The cardinality of \( \mathbb{N} \) is denoted by \( \aleph_0 \) (aleph-null).

   - Uncountably Infinite Set: The real numbers \( \mathbb{R} \) have a greater cardinality than \( \mathbb{N} \), often denoted as \( \mathfrak{c} \).

 

Subset

 

A subset is a set whose elements are all contained within another set. If every element of set \( A \) is also an element of set \( B \), then \( A \) is a subset of \( B \).

 

 1. Notation

   - We write \( A \subseteq B \) if \( A \) is a subset of \( B \).

   - If \( A \subseteq B \) and \( A \neq B \), then \( A \) is called a proper subset of \( B \), written as \( A \subset B \).

 

 2. Subset Properties

   - Every set is a subset of itself: \( A \subseteq A \).

   - The empty set \( \emptyset \) is a subset of every set: \( \emptyset \subseteq A \) for any set \( A \).

 

 3. Example of Subsets

   - Let \( C = \{1, 2, 3\} \) and \( D = \{1, 2, 3, 4, 5\} \).

   - Here, \( C \subseteq D \) because every element of \( C \) is in \( D \).

   - \( C \subset D \) since \( D \) has additional elements (4 and 5), making \( C \) a proper subset of \( D \).

 

Superset

 

A superset is the opposite of a subset. If every element of \( A \) is also in \( B \), then \( B \) is a superset of \( A \).

 

 1. Notation

   - We write \( B \supseteq A \) if \( B \) is a superset of \( A \).

   - If \( B \supseteq A \) and \( B \neq A \), then \( B \) is called a proper superset of \( A \), written as \( B \supset A \).

 

 2. Superset Properties

   - Every set is a superset of itself: \( A \supseteq A \).

   - Any set containing all elements of another set is its superset.

 

 3. Example of Supersets

   - Let \( E = \{1, 2, 3, 4, 5\} \) and \( F = \{1, 2, 3\} \).

   - Here, \( E \supseteq F \) because \( E \) contains all elements of \( F \).

   - \( E \supset F \) since \( E \) has additional elements (4 and 5), making \( E \) a proper superset of \( F \).

Certainly! I'll present the formulas and properties using a list format instead of a table.

 

Formulas and Properties Involving Cardinality, Subsets, and Supersets

 

1. Cardinality of a Finite Set 

   - Formula: \( |A| = \text{number of elements in } A \).

 

2. Union of Two Sets 

   - Formula: \( |A \cup B| = |A| + |B| - |A \cap B| \).

 

3. Union of Three Sets 

   - Formula: 

     \( |A \cup B \cup C| = |A| + |B| + |C| - |A \cap B| - |B \cap C| - |C \cap A| + |A \cap B \cap C| \).

 

4. Subset Definition 

   - Condition: \( A \subseteq B \) if and only if every element of \( A \) is also an element of \( B \).

   - Formula: \( A \subseteq B \iff \forall x (x \in A \Rightarrow x \in B) \).

 

5. Superset Definition 

   - Condition: \( B \supseteq A \) if and only if every element of \( A \) is also an element of \( B \).

   - Formula: \( B \supseteq A \iff \forall x (x \in A \Rightarrow x \in B) \).

 

6. Number of Subsets of a Finite Set \( A \) 

   - If \( |A| = n \), then \( A \) has \( 2^n \) subsets.

 

7. Number of Proper Subsets of \( A \) 

   - The number of proper subsets (which excludes the set itself) is \( 2^n - 1 \).

 

8. Power Set of a Set 

   - The power set \( \mathcal{P}(A) \) of a set \( A \) is the set of all subsets of \( A \), including \( A \) itself and the empty set.

   - Formula for Power Set Cardinality: \( |\mathcal{P}(A)| = 2^{|A|} \).

 

 Additional Notes

 

- Subset and Superset Relations in a Universal Set \( U \): 

   - The null set \( \emptyset \) is a subset of every set within \( U \): \( \emptyset \subseteq A \).

   - The universal set \( U \) is a superset of every set within it: \( U \supseteq A \).

 

Questions

Q 1. The empty set is represented by I. \(\phi\) II. \(\{\phi\}\) III. \{\} IV. \(\quad\{\{\}\}\);

(a) I and II;

(b) I and III;

(c) II and III;

(d) I and IV;

Q 2. Statement - I : The set of concentric circles in a plane is infinite Statement - II : The set \(\left\{\mathrm{x}: \mathrm{x}^{2}-3=0\right.\) and \(\mathrm{x}\) is rational \(\}\) is finite.;

(a) Statement I is true;

(b) Statement II is true;

(c) Both are true;

(d) Both are false;

Q 3. Let A, B, C be finite sets Suppose that \(\mathrm{n}(\mathrm{A})=10, \mathrm{n}(\mathrm{B})=15\), \(\mathrm{n}(\mathrm{C})=20, \mathrm{n}(\mathrm{A} \cap \mathrm{B})=8\) and \(\mathrm{n}(\mathrm{B} \cap \mathrm{C})=9\) Then the possible value of \(n(A \cup B \cup C)\) is;

(a) 26;

(b) 27;

(c) 28;

(d) Any of the three values 26, 27, 28 is possible;

Set Builder Form


Set Builder Form

 

The Set Builder Form is a method for describing a set by specifying a property that its members must satisfy. Rather than listing all elements, it defines the set in terms of a condition or rule.

 

 General Format

   - The set builder form for a set \( A \) can be written as:

     \[

     A = \{ x \mid \text{condition on } x \}

     \]

   - Here:

     - \( x \): represents the elements of the set.

     - \( \mid \): means "such that."

     - Condition on \( x \): describes the property or condition that \( x \) must satisfy to be in the set.

 

 Examples of Set Builder Form

 

1. Simple Example:

   - Set of all even natural numbers:

     \[

     A = \{ x \mid x \text{ is an even natural number} \} = \{2, 4, 6, 8, \dots\}

     \]

 

2. Specific Condition:

   - Set of all integers greater than 0 and less than 10:

     \[

     B = \{ x \mid x \in \mathbb{Z}, 0 < x < 10 \} = \{1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9\}

     \]

 

3. Using Algebraic Conditions:

   - Set of squares of natural numbers less than or equal to 25:

     \[

     C = \{ x \mid x = n^2, n \in \mathbb{N}, n \leq 5 \} = \{1, 4, 9, 16, 25\}

     \]

 

4. Multiple Conditions:

   - Set of all real numbers between -2 and 5, excluding -2 and 5:

     \[

     D = \{ x \mid x \in \mathbb{R}, -2 < x < 5 \}

     \]

 

5. Infinite Sets Using Set Builder Form:

   - Set of all natural numbers greater than 10:

     \[

     E = \{ x \mid x \in \mathbb{N}, x > 10 \} = \{11, 12, 13, \dots\}

     \]

 

Symbols Commonly Used in Set Builder Form

 

1. \( \mid \) or \( : \) 

   - Meaning "such that." It separates the variable from the condition in set builder notation.

   - Example: \( F = \{ x \mid x > 0 \} \).

 

2. \( \in \) 

   - Denotes "is an element of." Indicates the domain or type of elements.

   - Example: \( G = \{ x \in \mathbb{R} \mid x^2 = 4 \} \).

 

3. Logical Connectives:

   - \( \wedge \) (and): Used for combining multiple conditions.

     - Example: \( H = \{ x \in \mathbb{Z} \mid x > 0 \wedge x < 10 \} \).

   - \( \vee \) (or): Indicates that satisfying any one condition is sufficient.

     - Example: \( I = \{ x \in \mathbb{Z} \mid x < -3 \vee x > 3 \} \).

 

4. Inequality Symbols: 

   - \( <, >, \leq, \geq \) to specify numerical ranges.

   - Example: \( J = \{ x \in \mathbb{R} \mid -1 \leq x < 5 \} \).

 

 Advantages of Set Builder Form

 

1. Concise Representation: 

   - Especially useful for representing large or infinite sets concisely, without listing all elements.

 

2. Flexibility with Conditions: 

   - Allows defining sets with complex conditions, like prime numbers, even numbers, or intervals.

 

3. Easier for Infinite Sets: 

   - Set builder notation makes it possible to describe infinite sets, such as all integers or real numbers within a range.

 

4. Clear Mathematical Descriptions: 

   - The form clarifies exactly what properties or conditions are required for elements in the set.

 

 Using Set Builder Form with Different Types of Sets

 

1. Natural Numbers:

   - Set of natural numbers greater than 5: 

     \[

     K = \{ x \mid x \in \mathbb{N}, x > 5 \} = \{6, 7, 8, \dots\}

     \]

 

2. Integer Sets:

   - Set of odd integers: 

     \[

     L = \{ x \mid x \in \mathbb{Z}, x \text{ is odd} \} = \{\dots, -3, -1, 1, 3, \dots\}

     \]

 

3. Rational Numbers:

   - Set of rational numbers between 0 and 1: 

     \[

     M = \{ x \mid x \in \mathbb{Q}, 0 < x < 1 \}

     \]

 

4. Real Number Intervals:

   - Set of real numbers between -2 and 2, inclusive of endpoints: 

     \[

     N = \{ x \mid x \in \mathbb{R}, -2 \leq x \leq 2 \}

     \]

 

 Summary of Set Builder Form Concepts

 

- General Notation: \( \{ x \mid \text{condition on } x \} \)

- Key Symbols:

   - \( \mid \) or \( : \): "such that"

   - \( \in \): "is an element of"

   - \( \wedge \): "and"

   - \( \vee \): "or"

- Advantages: Concise representation, handles infinite sets, accommodates complex conditions.

Questions

Q 1. The set builder form of given set \(\mathrm{A}=\{3,6,9,12\}\) and \(\mathrm{B}=\{1,4,9\), \(\qquad\) \(100\}\) is;

(a) \(A = \{x : x = 3n, n \in \mathbb{N}, 1 \leq n \leq 5\}\) \(B = \{x : x = n^{2}, n \in \mathbb{N}, 1 \leq n \leq 10\}\);

(b) \(A = \{x : x = 3n, n \in \mathbb{N}, 1 \leq n \leq 4\}\), \(B = \{x : x = n^{2}, n \in \mathbb{N}, 1 \leq n \leq 10\}\);

(c) \(A = \{x : x = 3n, n \in \mathbb{N}, 1 \leq n \leq 4\}\), \(B = \{x : x = n^{2}, n \in \mathbb{N}, 1 < n < 10\}\) ;

(d) None of these;

Set Operations


Set Operations

 

Set operations allow us to create new sets by combining, comparing, or altering existing sets. The primary set operations include Union, Intersection, Difference, and Complement.

 

 1. Union of Sets

 

The union of two sets \( A \) and \( B \) is a set containing all elements that are in \( A \), in \( B \), or in both. The union operation combines elements from both sets without duplicating any elements.

 

- Notation: \( A \cup B \)

- Definition: 

  \[

  A \cup B = \{ x \mid x \in A \text{ or } x \in B \}

  \]

- Example: 

  Let \( A = \{1, 2, 3\} \) and \( B = \{3, 4, 5\} \). 

  Then, \( A \cup B = \{1, 2, 3, 4, 5\} \).

 

 2. Intersection of Sets

 

The intersection of two sets \( A \) and \( B \) is a set containing all elements that are both in \( A \) and in \( B \).

 

- Notation: \( A \cap B \)

- Definition: 

  \[

  A \cap B = \{ x \mid x \in A \text{ and } x \in B \}

  \]

- Example: 

  Let \( A = \{1, 2, 3\} \) and \( B = \{3, 4, 5\} \). 

  Then, \( A \cap B = \{3\} \).

 

 3. Difference of Sets

 

The difference of two sets \( A \) and \( B \) (also called the relative complement) is a set containing all elements that are in \( A \) but not in \( B \).

 

- Notation: \( A - B \) or \( A \setminus B \)

- Definition: 

  \[

  A - B = \{ x \mid x \in A \text{ and } x \notin B \}

  \]

- Example: 

  Let \( A = \{1, 2, 3\} \) and \( B = \{3, 4, 5\} \). 

  Then, \( A - B = \{1, 2\} \) and \( B - A = \{4, 5\} \).

 

 4. Complement of a Set

 

The complement of a set \( A \) is the set of all elements in the universal set \( U \) that are not in \( A \).

 

- Notation: \( A^c \) or \( \overline{A} \)

- Definition: 

  \[

  A^c = \{ x \mid x \in U \text{ and } x \notin A \}

  \]

- Example: 

  If the universal set \( U = \{1, 2, 3, 4, 5\} \) and \( A = \{1, 2, 3\} \), 

  then \( A^c = \{4, 5\} \).

 

 5. Symmetric Difference

 

The symmetric difference of two sets \( A \) and \( B \) is a set containing all elements that are in either \( A \) or \( B \) but not in both.

 

- Notation: \( A \triangle B \)

- Definition: 

  \[

  A \triangle B = (A - B) \cup (B - A)

  \]

- Example: 

  Let \( A = \{1, 2, 3\} \) and \( B = \{3, 4, 5\} \). 

  Then, \( A \triangle B = \{1, 2, 4, 5\} \).

 

 Properties of Set Operations

 

1. Commutative Properties

   - Union: \( A \cup B = B \cup A \)

   - Intersection: \( A \cap B = B \cap A \)

 

2. Associative Properties

   - Union: \( (A \cup B) \cup C = A \cup (B \cup C) \)

   - Intersection: \( (A \cap B) \cap C = A \cap (B \cap C) \)

 

3. Distributive Properties

   - \( A \cup (B \cap C) = (A \cup B) \cap (A \cup C) \)

   - \( A \cap (B \cup C) = (A \cap B) \cup (A \cap C) \)

 

4. Identity Properties

   - Union with the empty set: \( A \cup \emptyset = A \)

   - Intersection with the empty set: \( A \cap \emptyset = \emptyset \)

   - Union with the universal set: \( A \cup U = U \)

   - Intersection with the universal set: \( A \cap U = A \)

 

5. Complement Properties

   - Double Complement: \( (A^c)^c = A \)

   - De Morgan’s Laws:

     - \( (A \cup B)^c = A^c \cap B^c \)

     - \( (A \cap B)^c = A^c \cup B^c \)

 

 Examples Using Set Properties

 

1. Using Commutative Property:

   - If \( A = \{1, 2\} \) and \( B = \{2, 3\} \), then:

     \[

     A \cup B = B \cup A = \{1, 2, 3\}

     \]

 

2. Applying Distributive Property:

   - If \( A = \{1, 2\} \), \( B = \{2, 3\} \), and \( C = \{3, 4\} \), then:

     \[

     A \cup (B \cap C) = A \cup \{3\} = \{1, 2, 3\}

     \]

     \[

     (A \cup B) \cap (A \cup C) = \{1, 2, 3\} \cap \{1, 2, 3, 4\} = \{1, 2, 3\}

     \]

 

3. Using De Morgan's Laws:

   - Let \( U = \{1, 2, 3, 4, 5\} \), \( A = \{1, 2\} \), and \( B = \{2, 3\} \). Then:

     \[

     (A \cup B)^c = A^c \cap B^c = \{3, 4, 5\} \cap \{1, 4, 5\} = \{4, 5\}

     \]

 

 Summary of Set Operations

 

- Union: Combines all elements from two sets without duplication.

- Intersection: Finds elements common to both sets.

- Difference: Finds elements in one set but not the other.

- Complement: Finds elements not in a set within a universal set.

- Symmetric Difference: Finds elements in either set but not in both.

Questions

Q 1. There are 600 student in a school If 400 of them can speak Telugu, 300 can speak Hindi, then the number of students who can speak both Telugu and Hindi is:;

(a) 100;

(b) 200;

(c) 300;

(d) 400;

Q 2. In a group of 52 persons, 16 drink tea but not coffee, while 33 drink tea How many persons drink coffee but not tea?;

(a) 17;

(b) 36;

(c) 23;

(d) 19;

Q 3. \(A = \{x : x \neq x\}\) represents, ;

(a) \(\{x\}\);

(b) \(\{1\}\);

(c) \{\};

(d) \(\{0\}\);

Q 4. The set \(A = \left\{x \in \mathbb{R} : x^{2} = 16\right\}\) and \( 2 x=6\) equals;

(a) \(\phi\);

(b) \(\{14,3,4\}\);

(c) \(\{3\}\);

(d) \(\{4\}\);

Q 5. Let \(\mathrm{A}=\{\mathrm{x}\) : \(\mathrm{x}\) is a multiple of 3\(\}\) and \(B=\{x\) : \(x\) is a multiple of 5\(\}\). Then \(A \ll B\) is given by:;

(a) \(\{15,30,45, \ldots\).;

(b) \(\{3,6,9, \ldots\}\);

(c) \(\{15,10,15,20 \ldots\}\);

(d) \(\{5,10,20, \ldots\}\);

Q 6. If \(\phi\) denotes the empty set, then which one of the following is correct?;

(a) \(\phi \in \phi\);

(b) \(\phi \in\{\phi\}\);

(c) \(\{\phi\} \in\{\phi\}\);

(d) \(0 \in \phi\);

Q 7. Let \(A=\{a, b\}, B=\{a, b, c\}\) What is \(A \cup B\) ?;

(a) \(\{a, b\}\);

(b) \(\{a, c\}\);

(c) \(\{a, b, c\}\);

(d) \(\{b, c\}\);

Q 8. Let \(V=\{a, e, i, o, u\}\) and \(B=\{a, i, k, u\}\) Value of \(V-B\) and \(B-V\) are respectively;

(a) \(\{e, o\}\) and \(\{k\}\);

(b) \(\{e\}\) and \(\{k\}\);

(c) \(\{o\}\) and \(\{k\}\);

(d) \(\{e, \mathrm{o}\}\) and \(\{k, i\}\);

Q 9. Which of the following properties are associative law?;

(a) \(A \cup B=B \cup A\);

(b) \(A \cup C=C \cup A\);

(c) \(A \cup D=D \cup A\);

(d) \((A \cup B) \cup C=A \cup(B \cup C)\);

Q 10. Which of the following collections are sets ?;

(a) The collection of all the days of a week;

(b) A collection of 11 best hockey player of India.;

(c) The collection of all rich person of Delhi;

(d) A collection of most dangerous animals of India.;

Singleton and Null Sets


Singleton Set

 

A singleton set is a set that contains exactly one element. This type of set has a cardinality of 1, meaning it includes only a single distinct element.

 

 Characteristics of a Singleton Set

   - A singleton set has only one element.

   - Its cardinality (number of elements) is 1.

   - Singleton sets are finite.

 

 Notation and Examples

   - A singleton set can be represented as \( S = \{a\} \), where \( a \) is the only element in the set.

   - Examples:

      - \( S = \{5\} \): This set contains only the element 5.

      - \( T = \{x \mid x = 0\} \): This set has only one element, 0.

      - \( U = \{\text{"apple"}\} \): This set contains the single string "apple."

 

 Properties of Singleton Sets

   1. Subset Property: Any singleton set \( \{a\} \) is a subset of any set that contains \( a \):

      \[

      \{a\} \subseteq A \iff a \in A

      \]

   2. Power Set: The power set of a singleton set \( \{a\} \), which is the set of all subsets of \( \{a\} \), includes the empty set and the singleton set itself:

      \[

      \mathcal{P}(\{a\}) = \{\emptyset, \{a\}\}

      \]

      The cardinality of \( \mathcal{P}(\{a\}) \) is 2.

 

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 Null Set (Empty Set)

 

A null set (or empty set) is a set that contains no elements. It is the unique set with a cardinality of 0, meaning it has no members.

 

 Characteristics of the Null Set

   - The null set is empty, with no elements.

   - Its cardinality is 0.

   - The null set is considered a subset of every set.

 

 Notation and Examples

   - The null set is commonly denoted by \( \emptyset \) or \( \{\} \).

   - Examples:

      - \( V = \{\} \): An empty set with no elements.

      - The set of natural numbers less than zero: \( W = \{x \mid x < 0, x \in \mathbb{N}\} = \emptyset \), since no natural number is less than zero.

      - The set of square roots of -1 in the real number system: \( X = \{x \mid x^2 = -1, x \in \mathbb{R}\} = \emptyset \), since no real number squared is negative.

 

 Properties of the Null Set

   1. Subset Property: The null set is a subset of every set:

      \[

      \emptyset \subseteq A

      \]

   2. Union with Any Set: The union of any set \( A \) with the null set is \( A \):

      \[

      A \cup \emptyset = A

      \]

   3. Intersection with Any Set: The intersection of any set \( A \) with the null set is the null set:

      \[

      A \cap \emptyset = \emptyset

      \]

   4. Power Set of the Null Set: The power set of the null set \( \emptyset \), which is the set of all subsets of \( \emptyset \), contains only the null set itself:

      \[

      \mathcal{P}(\emptyset) = \{\emptyset\}

      \]

      The cardinality of \( \mathcal{P}(\emptyset) \) is 1.

 

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 Comparing Singleton and Null Sets

 

- Cardinality:

   - Singleton Set: Has a cardinality of 1.

   - Null Set: Has a cardinality of 0.

 

- Number of Elements:

   - Singleton Set: Contains exactly one element.

   - Null Set: Contains no elements.

 

- Subset Property:

   - Singleton Set: \( \{a\} \subseteq A \) if \( a \in A \).

   - Null Set: \( \emptyset \subseteq A \) for any set \( A \).

 

- Union with Another Set:

   - Singleton Set: The union \( A \cup \{a\} \) adds one element if \( a \notin A \).

   - Null Set: The union \( A \cup \emptyset = A \), as the null set adds no elements.

 

- Intersection with Another Set:

   - Singleton Set: The intersection \( A \cap \{a\} = \{a\} \) if \( a \in A \); otherwise, it is \( \emptyset \).

   - Null Set: The intersection \( A \cap \emptyset = \emptyset \), as there are no common elements.

 

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 Examples and Use Cases

 

1. Singleton Set Example:

   - Let \( C = \{7\} \).

     - The power set of \( C \) is \( \mathcal{P}(C) = \{\emptyset, \{7\}\} \).

     - \( C \) has only one element, so \( |C| = 1 \).

 

2. Null Set Example:

   - Let \( D = \{x \mid x > 10, x < 5\} \).

     - There is no number that simultaneously satisfies \( x > 10 \) and \( x < 5 \), so \( D = \emptyset \).

     - The power set of \( D \) is \( \mathcal{P}(\emptyset) = \{\emptyset\} \), with \( |\mathcal{P}(\emptyset)| = 1 \).

 

3. Union and Intersection with Null Set:

   - If \( E = \{2, 4, 6\} \), then:

     - \( E \cup \emptyset = E = \{2, 4, 6\} \)

     - \( E \cap \emptyset = \emptyset \)

 

4. Subset Properties:

   - \( \emptyset \subseteq \{1, 2, 3\} \) (The null set is a subset of every set).

   - \( \{5\} \subseteq \{3, 5, 7\} \) because 5 is an element of \( \{3, 5, 7\} \).

 

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 Summary of Singleton and Null Sets

 

- Singleton Set: A set with exactly one element, denoted by \( \{a\} \), where \( a \) is the only element.

   - Properties: Has a cardinality of 1, is a subset of any set containing \( a \).

 

- Null Set (Empty Set): A set with no elements, denoted by \( \emptyset \).

   - Properties: Has a cardinality of 0, is a subset of every set, and does not add elements when forming unions.

 

Questions

Q 1. Which of the following is a singleton set?;

(a) \(\{x:|x|=5, x \in N\}\);

(b) \(\{x:|x|=6, x \in Z\}\);

(c) \(\left\{x: x^{2}+2 x+1=0, x \in N\right\}\);

(d) \(\left\{x: x^{2}=7, x \in N\right\}\);

Q 2. Which of the following is not a null set?;

(a) Set of odd natural numbers divisible by 2;

(b) Set of even prime numbers;

(c) \(\{\mathrm{x}\) : \(\mathrm{x}\) is a natural number, \(\mathrm{x}<5\) and \(\mathrm{x}>7\}\);

(d) \{y : \(y\) is a point common to any two parallel lines\};

Q 3. Which of the following is a null set ?;

(a) \(\{0\}\);

(b) \(\{\mathrm{x}: \mathrm{x}>0\) or \(\mathrm{x}<0\}\);

(c) \(\left\{\mathrm{x}: \mathrm{x}^{2}=4\right.\) or \(\left.\mathrm{x}=3\right\}\);

(d) \(\left\{x: x^{2}+1=0, x \in \mathbf{R}\right\}\);

Q 4. Let \(\mathrm{X}=\{\) Ram, Geeta, Akbar \(\}\) be the set of students of Class XI, who are in school hockey team and \(\mathrm{Y}=\{\) Geeta, David, Ashok\} be the set of students from Class XI, who are in the school football team Then, \(\mathrm{X} \cap \mathrm{Y}\) is;

(a) \(\{\) Ram, Geeta \(\}\);

(b) \(\{\) Ram \(\}\);

(c) \(\{\) Geeta \(\}\);

(d) None of these;

Subset and Superset


Subset

 

A subset is a set where every element of one set is also contained within another set. In other words, if all elements of set \( A \) are also elements of set \( B \), then \( A \) is a subset of \( B \).

 

 Notation

   - \( A \subseteq B \) denotes that \( A \) is a subset of \( B \).

   - If \( A \) is a subset of \( B \) and \( A \neq B \), then \( A \) is called a proper subset of \( B \), written as \( A \subset B \).

 

 Properties of Subsets

1. Reflexive Property: 

   - Every set is a subset of itself:

     \[

     A \subseteq A

     \]

 

2. Empty Set as a Subset:

   - The empty set \( \emptyset \) is a subset of every set:

     \[

     \emptyset \subseteq A

     \]

 

3. Subset of a Universal Set:

   - Every set is a subset of the universal set \( U \), which contains all elements in a given context:

     \[

     A \subseteq U

     \]

 

4. Number of Subsets:

   - If a set \( A \) has \( n \) elements, then the number of subsets of \( A \) is \( 2^n \), including the empty set and \( A \) itself.

 

5. Number of Proper Subsets:

   - A proper subset excludes the set itself. So, if \( A \) has \( n \) elements, the number of proper subsets of \( A \) is \( 2^n - 1 \).

 

 Examples of Subsets

1. Let \( A = \{1, 2, 3\} \) and \( B = \{1, 2, 3, 4, 5\} \).

   - Here, \( A \subseteq B \) because every element of \( A \) is also in \( B \).

   - Since \( A \neq B \), \( A \) is a proper subset of \( B \): \( A \subset B \).

 

2. Let \( C = \{a, b\} \).

   - The subsets of \( C \) are: \( \emptyset \), \( \{a\} \), \( \{b\} \), and \( \{a, b\} \).

   - Since \( C \) has 2 elements, it has \( 2^2 = 4 \) subsets, including itself and the empty set.

 

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 Superset

 

A superset is the opposite of a subset. If all elements of \( A \) are also elements of \( B \), then \( B \) is considered a superset of \( A \).

 

 Notation

   - \( B \supseteq A \) denotes that \( B \) is a superset of \( A \).

   - If \( B \supseteq A \) and \( B \neq A \), then \( B \) is called a proper superset of \( A \), written as \( B \supset A \).

 

 Properties of Supersets

1. Reflexive Property: 

   - Every set is a superset of itself:

     \[

     A \supseteq A

     \]

 

2. Universal Set as a Superset:

   - The universal set \( U \) is a superset of every set within the context of that universe:

     \[

     U \supseteq A

     \]

 

3. Empty Set:

   - Every set is a superset of the empty set:

     \[

     A \supseteq \emptyset

     \]

 

 Examples of Supersets

1. Let \( D = \{1, 2, 3, 4, 5\} \) and \( E = \{1, 2, 3\} \).

   - Here, \( D \supseteq E \) because every element of \( E \) is in \( D \).

   - Since \( D \neq E \), \( D \) is a proper superset of \( E \): \( D \supset E \).

 

2. Let \( F = \{a, b, c\} \) and \( G = \{\} \).

   - \( F \supseteq G \) since every element of \( G \) (there are none) is also in \( F \).

   - Every set is a superset of the empty set.

 

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 Subset and Superset Relations

 

1. Subset and Superset of the Same Set:

   - For any set \( A \), \( A \subseteq A \) and \( A \supseteq A \).

 

2. Subset and Superset in Terms of Universal Set:

   - In the context of a universal set \( U \), for any set \( A \) within \( U \):

      - \( A \subseteq U \)

      - \( U \supseteq A \)

 

3. Empty Set Relations:

   - The empty set \( \emptyset \) is a subset of every set, and every set is a superset of \( \emptyset \):

     \[

     \emptyset \subseteq A \quad \text{and} \quad A \supseteq \emptyset

     \]

 

4. Proper Subset and Superset:

   - A proper subset \( A \subset B \) means \( A \) is a subset of \( B \), but \( A \neq B \).

   - Similarly, a proper superset \( B \supset A \) means \( B \) is a superset of \( A \), but \( B \neq A \).

 

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 Examples of Counting Subsets and Supersets

 

1. Counting Subsets:

   - If \( H = \{1, 2\} \), then \( H \) has \( 2^2 = 4 \) subsets: \( \{\}, \{1\}, \{2\}, \{1, 2\} \).

 

2. Counting Proper Subsets:

   - The proper subsets of \( H = \{1, 2\} \) exclude \( H \) itself, so there are \( 2^2 - 1 = 3 \) proper subsets: \( \{\}, \{1\}, \{2\} \).

 

3. Supersets in the Context of Universal Set:

   - Suppose the universal set \( U = \{1, 2, 3\} \) and \( I = \{1, 2\} \).

      - \( U \supseteq I \) because every element of \( I \) is in \( U \).

      - \( I \subseteq U \) as \( I \) is a subset of \( U \).

 

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 Summary of Subset and Superset Concepts

 

- Subset:

   - A set \( A \) is a subset of \( B \) if every element of \( A \) is in \( B \).

   - Notation: \( A \subseteq B \) (or \( A \subset B \) if \( A \) is a proper subset).

   - Key Properties: Reflexivity (\( A \subseteq A \)), Empty Set as a subset of every set, Number of subsets of a set with \( n \) elements is \( 2^n \).

 

- Superset:

   - A set \( B \) is a superset of \( A \) if every element of \( A \) is in \( B \).

   - Notation: \( B \supseteq A \) (or \( B \supset A \) if \( B \) is a proper superset).

   - Key Properties: Reflexivity (\( A \supseteq A \)), Universal set as a superset of every set, Every set is a superset of the empty set.

Questions

Q 1. If \(A=\left\{x: x=n^{2}, n=1,2,3\right\}\), then number of proper subsets is;

(a) 3;

(b) 8;

(c) 7;

(d) 4;

Q 2. Which of the following represent \(\mathrm{A}-\mathrm{B}\) ?;

(a) \(\{x: x \in A\) and \(x \in B\}\);

(b) \(\{x: x \in A\) and \(x \notin B\}\);

(c) \(\{x: x \in A\) or \(x \in B\}\);

(d) \(\{\mathrm{x}: \mathrm{x} \in \mathrm{A}\) or \(\mathrm{x} \notin \mathrm{B}\}\);

Q 3. If \(\mathrm{U}=\{1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10\}, \mathrm{A}=\{1,2,3,5\}\), \(\mathrm{B}=\{2,4,6,7\}\) and \(\mathrm{C}=\{2,3,4,8\}\), then which of the following is true?;

(a) \((B \cup C)^{\prime}=\{1,5,9,10\}\);

(b) \((\mathrm{C}-\mathrm{A})^{\prime}=\{1,2,3,5,6,7,9,10\}\);

(c) Both (a) and (b);

(d) None of the above;

Q 4. The set of intelligent students in a class is :;

(a) a null set;

(b) a singleton set;

(c) a finite set;

(d) not a well defined collection;

Q 5. Which of the following is true?;

(a) \(\mathrm{a} \in\{\{\mathrm{a}\}, \mathrm{b}\}\);

(b) \(\{\mathrm{b}, \mathrm{c}\} \subset\{\mathrm{a},\{\mathrm{b}, \mathrm{c}\}\}\);

(c) \(\{\mathrm{a}, \mathrm{b}\} \subset\{\mathrm{a},\{\mathrm{b}, \mathrm{c}\}\}\);

(d) None of these;

Q 6. The interval \([a, b)\) is represented on the number line as;

(a);

(b);

(c);

(d);

Q 7. Statement - I : Let \(\mathrm{A}=\{\mathrm{a}, \mathrm{b}\}\) and \(\mathrm{B}=\{\mathrm{a}, \mathrm{b}, \mathrm{c}\}\) Then, \(\mathrm{A} \not \subset \mathrm{B}\) Statement - II : If \(\mathrm{A} \subset \mathrm{B}\), then \(\mathrm{A} \cup \mathrm{B}=\mathrm{B}\).;

(a) Statement I is true;

(b) Statement II is true;

(c) Both are true;

(d) Both are false;

Q 8. If \(\mathrm{A}\) and \(\mathrm{B}\) are sets, then \(\mathrm{A} \cap(\mathrm{B}-\mathrm{A})\) is;

(a) \(\phi\);

(b) \(\mathrm{A}\);

(c) \(\mathrm{B}\);

(d) None of these;

Q 9. If \(\mathrm{A}=\{1,2,4\}, \mathrm{B}=\{2,4,5\}, \mathrm{C}=\{2,5\}\), then \((\mathrm{A}-\mathrm{B}) \times(\mathrm{B}-\mathrm{C})\) is;

(a) \(\{(1,2),(1,5),(2,5)\}\);

(b) \(\{(1,4)\}\);

(c) \((1,4)\);

(d) None of these;

Q 10. State which of the following is/are true? I. The set of animals living on the Earth is finite. II. The set of circles passing through the origin \((0,0)\) is infinite.;

(a) Only I;

(b) Only II;

(c) I and II;

(d) None of these;

Union and Intersection of Sets


Union of Sets

 

The union of two or more sets combines all elements from each set, without duplicating any elements. The union operation gathers all elements present in any of the sets involved.

 

 Notation

   - The union of sets \( A \) and \( B \) is denoted as \( A \cup B \).

   - For more than two sets, such as \( A \), \( B \), and \( C \), the union is written as \( A \cup B \cup C \).

 

 Definition

   - The union of two sets \( A \) and \( B \) is the set of all elements that are in \( A \), in \( B \), or in both:

     \[

     A \cup B = \{ x \mid x \in A \text{ or } x \in B \}

     \]

 

 Properties of Union

1. Commutative Property: 

   - \( A \cup B = B \cup A \)

 

2. Associative Property:

   - \( (A \cup B) \cup C = A \cup (B \cup C) \)

 

3. Identity Property:

   - \( A \cup \emptyset = A \)

   - \( A \cup U = U \) (where \( U \) is the universal set)

 

4. Idempotent Property:

   - \( A \cup A = A \)

 

 Examples of Union

   - Let \( A = \{1, 2, 3\} \) and \( B = \{3, 4, 5\} \).

     - The union \( A \cup B = \{1, 2, 3, 4, 5\} \), which combines all elements from both sets.

   - If \( C = \{a, b\} \) and \( D = \{b, c\} \), then:

     - \( C \cup D = \{a, b, c\} \)

 

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 Intersection of Sets

 

The intersection of two or more sets contains only the elements that are common to all sets involved.

 

 Notation

   - The intersection of sets \( A \) and \( B \) is denoted as \( A \cap B \).

   - For more than two sets, such as \( A \), \( B \), and \( C \), the intersection is written as \( A \cap B \cap C \).

 

 Definition

   - The intersection of two sets \( A \) and \( B \) is the set of all elements that are in both \( A \) and \( B \):

     \[

     A \cap B = \{ x \mid x \in A \text{ and } x \in B \}

     \]

 

 Properties of Intersection

1. Commutative Property:

   - \( A \cap B = B \cap A \)

 

2. Associative Property:

   - \( (A \cap B) \cap C = A \cap (B \cap C) \)

 

3. Identity Property:

   - \( A \cap U = A \) (where \( U \) is the universal set)

   - \( A \cap \emptyset = \emptyset \)

 

4. Idempotent Property:

   - \( A \cap A = A \)

 

 Examples of Intersection

   - Let \( A = \{1, 2, 3\} \) and \( B = \{3, 4, 5\} \).

     - The intersection \( A \cap B = \{3\} \), which is the only element common to both sets.

   - If \( C = \{a, b, c\} \) and \( D = \{b, c, d\} \), then:

     - \( C \cap D = \{b, c\} \)

 

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 Formulas for Union and Intersection

 

 1. Union of Two Sets

   - Formula: 

     \[

     |A \cup B| = |A| + |B| - |A \cap B|

     \]

   - This formula calculates the cardinality (number of elements) of the union of two sets by adding their individual cardinalities and subtracting the cardinality of their intersection to avoid double-counting.

 

 2. Union of Three Sets

   - Formula:

     \[

     |A \cup B \cup C| = |A| + |B| + |C| - |A \cap B| - |B \cap C| - |C \cap A| + |A \cap B \cap C|

     \]

   - This formula adjusts for overlapping elements in three sets by adding the cardinalities of individual sets, subtracting the intersections of each pair, and adding back the intersection of all three sets.

 

 3. General Formula for Union of \( n \) Sets (Inclusion-Exclusion Principle)

 

For the union of multiple sets, we use the Inclusion-Exclusion Principle to avoid over-counting elements that are in the intersections of more than one set.

 

- Formula:

   \[

   \left| \bigcup_{i=1}^n A_i \right| = \sum_{k=1}^n (-1)^{k+1} \sum_{1 \leq i_1 < i_2 < \dots < i_k \leq n} \left| A_{i_1} \cap A_{i_2} \cap \dots \cap A_{i_k} \right|

   \]

   - This formula iterates through all possible intersections of sets, alternating between adding and subtracting cardinalities based on the number of sets in each intersection.

 

   For practical purposes, this formula is commonly applied to unions of up to three sets.

 

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 Examples Using Formulas for Union and Intersection

 

1. Union of Two Sets:

   - Let \( A = \{1, 2, 3\} \) and \( B = \{3, 4, 5\} \).

   - \( |A| = 3 \), \( |B| = 3 \), and \( |A \cap B| = 1 \) (since \( A \cap B = \{3\} \)).

   - Using the formula:

     \[

     |A \cup B| = |A| + |B| - |A \cap B| = 3 + 3 - 1 = 5

     \]

 

2. Union of Three Sets:

   - Let \( A = \{1, 2\} \), \( B = \{2, 3\} \), and \( C = \{1, 3, 4\} \).

   - \( |A| = 2 \), \( |B| = 2 \), \( |C| = 3 \).

   - \( |A \cap B| = 1 \) (common element 2), \( |B \cap C| = 1 \) (common element 3), \( |C \cap A| = 1 \) (common element 1).

   - \( |A \cap B \cap C| = 0 \) (no element common to all three).

   - Using the formula:

     \[

     |A \cup B \cup C| = |A| + |B| + |C| - |A \cap B| - |B \cap C| - |C \cap A| + |A \cap B \cap C|

     \]

     \[

     |A \cup B \cup C| = 2 + 2 + 3 - 1 - 1 - 1 + 0 = 4

     \]

 

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 Summary of Union and Intersection of Sets

 

- Union:

   - Combines all elements from multiple sets without duplicating any elements.

   - Notation: \( A \cup B \) for two sets.

   - Properties: Commutative, associative, identity with the empty set.

   - Formula (for two sets): \( |A \cup B| = |A| + |B| - |A \cap B| \).

 

- Intersection:

   - Includes only elements common to all sets.

   - Notation: \( A \cap B \) for two sets.

   - Properties: Commutative, associative, identity with the universal set, idempotent.

   - Formula: The size of intersections is typically used in formulas for union, particularly with the Inclusion-Exclusion Principle.

 

These operations and formulas allow for comprehensive analysis of combined sets and are fundamental in set theory and applications like probability and data science

Like union of sets do we have a general formula for intersection of sets?

There isn't a single "general formula" for the intersection of multiple sets in the same way there is for the union of sets because the intersection does not involve an additive inclusion-exclusion adjustment like the union. However, we can think about the intersection of sets in a systematic way for any number of sets.

 

 Intersection of \( n \) Sets

 

For any collection of \( n \) sets \( A_1, A_2, \dots, A_n \), the intersection of all sets contains only the elements that are present in every one of those sets.

 

 General Intersection Notation

- For \( n \) sets \( A_1, A_2, \dots, A_n \), the intersection is written as:

  \[

  \bigcap_{i=1}^n A_i = A_1 \cap A_2 \cap \dots \cap A_n

  \]

- This set includes only those elements that are common to each of the \( n \) sets.

 

 General Property of Intersection

- If \( B \subseteq A_i \) for each \( i = 1, 2, \dots, n \), then \( B \subseteq \bigcap_{i=1}^n A_i \).

 

 Example with Three Sets

 

For three sets \( A \), \( B \), and \( C \), the intersection can be expressed as:

\[

A \cap B \cap C = \{ x \mid x \in A \text{ and } x \in B \text{ and } x \in C \}

\]

This set includes only elements that all three sets \( A \), \( B \), and \( C \) share.

 

 Cardinality of Intersection

 

The cardinality of the intersection depends on the overlap of elements among the sets, which varies with the specific sets and their elements. There is no inclusion-exclusion formula for intersection as there is for union, because we are only interested in elements common to all sets, without needing to adjust for partial overlaps.

 

 Special Cases

 

1. Intersection of Two Sets:

   - The cardinality is simply \( |A \cap B| \), which can be counted directly if the elements of \( A \) and \( B \) are known.

 

2. Disjoint Sets:

   - If the sets are disjoint (no elements in common), then \( A_1 \cap A_2 \cap \dots \cap A_n = \emptyset \).

 

3. Subset Relation:

   - If \( A \subseteq B \), then \( A \cap B = A \).

 

 Conclusion

 

The intersection of multiple sets doesn’t require a formula as complex as the union because it’s defined solely by elements common to all sets involved.

Questions

Q 1. Let \(\mathrm{A}, \mathrm{B}, \mathrm{C}\) are three non-empty sets If \(\mathrm{A} \subset \mathrm{B}\) and \(\mathrm{B} \subset \mathrm{C}\), then which of the following is true?;

(a) \(\mathrm{B}-\mathrm{A}=\mathrm{C}-\mathrm{B}\);

(b) \(\mathrm{A} \cap \mathrm{B} \cap \mathrm{C}=\mathrm{B}\);

(c) \(\mathrm{A} \cup \mathrm{B}=\mathrm{B} \cap \mathrm{C}\);

(d) \(\mathrm{A} \cup \mathrm{B} \cup \mathrm{C}=\mathrm{A}\);

Q 2. If \(\mathrm{B}=\{\mathrm{x}: \mathrm{x}\) is a student presently studying in both classes \(\mathrm{X}\) and \(\mathrm{XI}\}\) Then, the number of elements in set \(\mathrm{B}\) are;

(a) finite;

(b) infinite;

(c) zero;

(d) None of these;

Q 3. The number of elements in \(\mathrm{P}[\mathrm{P}(\mathrm{P}(\phi))]\) is;

(a) 2;

(b) 3;

(c) 4;

(d) 5;

Q 4. The set of all letters of the word 'SCHOOL' is represented by I. \(\{\mathrm{S}, \mathrm{C}, \mathrm{H}, \mathrm{O}, \mathrm{O}, \mathrm{L}\}\) II. \(\{\mathrm{S}, \mathrm{C}, \mathrm{H}, \mathrm{O}, \mathrm{L}\}\) III. \(\{\mathrm{C}, \mathrm{H}, \mathrm{L}, \mathrm{O}, \mathrm{S}\}\) IV. \(\{\mathrm{S}, \mathrm{C}, \mathrm{H}, \mathrm{L}\}\) The correct code is;

(a) I and II;

(b) I, II and III;

(c) II and III;

(d) I, II, III and IV;

Q 5. Which of the following is/are the universal set(s) for the set of isosceles triangles? I. Set of right angled triangles. II. Set of scalene triangles. III. Set of all triangles in a plane.;

(a) Only I;

(b) Only III;

(c) II and III;

(d) None of these;

Q 6. Which of the following is correct? I. Three sets \(\mathrm{A}, \mathrm{B}, \mathrm{C}\) are such that \(\mathrm{A}=\mathrm{B} \cap \mathrm{C}\) and \(\mathrm{B}=\mathrm{C} \cap \mathrm{A}\), then \(\mathrm{A}=\mathrm{B}\). II. If \(\mathrm{A}=\{\mathrm{a}, \mathrm{b}\}\), then \(\mathrm{A} \cap \mathrm{P}(\mathrm{A})=\mathrm{A}\);

(a) Only I is true;

(b) Only II is true;

(c) Both are true;

(d) Both are false;

Q 7. If a set is denoted as \(\mathrm{B}=\phi\), then the number of element in \(\mathrm{B}\) is;

(a) 3;

(b) 2;

(c) 1;

(d) 0;

Q 8. Consider the following statements I. Let A and B be any two sets. The union of A and B is the set containing the elements of \(\mathrm{A}\) and \(\mathrm{B}\) both. II. The intersection of two sets \(\mathrm{A}\) and \(\mathrm{B}\) is the set which consists of common elements of \(\mathrm{A}\) and \(\mathrm{B}\). Which of the statement is correct?;

(a) Only statement-I is true.;

(b) Only statement-II is true.;

(c) Both statements are true.;

(d) Neither I nor II are true.;

Q 9. Suppose A, B and C are three arbitrary sets and \(\mathrm{U}\) is a universal set Assertion : If \(\mathrm{B}=\mathrm{U}-\mathrm{A}\), then \(\mathrm{n}(\mathrm{B})=\mathrm{n}(\mathrm{U})-\mathrm{n}(\mathrm{A})\). Reason : If \(\mathrm{C}=\mathrm{A}-\mathrm{B}\), then \(\mathrm{n}(\mathrm{C})=\mathrm{n}(\mathrm{A})-\mathrm{n}(\mathrm{B})\).;

(a) Assertion is correct, reason is correct; reason is a correct explanation for assertion.;

(b) Assertion is correct, reason is correct; reason is not a correct explanation for assertion;

(c) Assertion is correct, reason is incorrect;

(d) Assertion is incorrect, reason is correct.;

Union and Intersection of Sets, Complement of a Set, Subset and Superset


Union of Sets

 

The union of two or more sets combines all elements from each set without duplicating any elements. It gathers all elements that are present in any of the sets involved.

 

 Notation

   - The union of sets \( A \) and \( B \) is denoted as \( A \cup B \).

   - For more than two sets, such as \( A \), \( B \), and \( C \), the union is written as \( A \cup B \cup C \).

 

 Definition

   - The union of two sets \( A \) and \( B \) is the set of all elements that are in \( A \), in \( B \), or in both:

     \[

     A \cup B = \{ x \mid x \in A \text{ or } x \in B \}

     \]

 

 Properties of Union

1. Commutative Property: 

   - \( A \cup B = B \cup A \)

 

2. Associative Property:

   - \( (A \cup B) \cup C = A \cup (B \cup C) \)

 

3. Identity Property:

   - \( A \cup \emptyset = A \)

   - \( A \cup U = U \), where \( U \) is the universal set

 

4. Idempotent Property:

   - \( A \cup A = A \)

 

 Formula for Union

   - Union of Two Sets:

     \[

     |A \cup B| = |A| + |B| - |A \cap B|

     \]

   - Union of Three Sets:

     \[

     |A \cup B \cup C| = |A| + |B| + |C| - |A \cap B| - |B \cap C| - |C \cap A| + |A \cap B \cap C|

     \]

   - General Formula for Union of \( n \) Sets (Inclusion-Exclusion Principle):

     \[

     \left| \bigcup_{i=1}^n A_i \right| = \sum_{k=1}^n (-1)^{k+1} \sum_{1 \leq i_1 < i_2 < \dots < i_k \leq n} \left| A_{i_1} \cap A_{i_2} \cap \dots \cap A_{i_k} \right|

     \]

 

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 Intersection of Sets

 

The intersection of two or more sets contains only the elements that are common to all the sets involved.

 

 Notation

   - The intersection of sets \( A \) and \( B \) is denoted as \( A \cap B \).

   - For more than two sets, such as \( A \), \( B \), and \( C \), the intersection is written as \( A \cap B \cap C \).

 

 Definition

   - The intersection of two sets \( A \) and \( B \) is the set of all elements that are in both \( A \) and \( B \):

     \[

     A \cap B = \{ x \mid x \in A \text{ and } x \in B \}

     \]

 

 Properties of Intersection

1. Commutative Property:

   - \( A \cap B = B \cap A \)

 

2. Associative Property:

   - \( (A \cap B) \cap C = A \cap (B \cap C) \)

 

3. Identity Property:

   - \( A \cap U = A \), where \( U \) is the universal set

   - \( A \cap \emptyset = \emptyset \)

 

4. Idempotent Property:

   - \( A \cap A = A \)

 

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 Complement of a Set

 

The complement of a set \( A \) contains all elements that are in the universal set \( U \) but not in \( A \). It represents the "opposite" of \( A \) within \( U \).

 

 Notation

   - The complement of \( A \) is denoted as \( A^c \) or \( \overline{A} \).

 

 Definition

   - The complement of \( A \) in the universal set \( U \) is defined as:

     \[

     A^c = \{ x \mid x \in U \text{ and } x \notin A \}

     \]

 

 Properties of Complement

1. Complement of the Universal Set:

   - \( U^c = \emptyset \)

 

2. Complement of the Empty Set:

   - \( \emptyset^c = U \)

 

3. Double Complement (Involution Property):

   - \( (A^c)^c = A \)

 

4. De Morgan’s Laws:

   - \( (A \cup B)^c = A^c \cap B^c \)

   - \( (A \cap B)^c = A^c \cup B^c \)

 

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 Subset

 

A subset is a set where every element of one set is also contained within another set. If all elements of set \( A \) are also elements of set \( B \), then \( A \) is a subset of \( B \).

 

 Notation

   - \( A \subseteq B \) denotes that \( A \) is a subset of \( B \).

   - If \( A \) is a subset of \( B \) and \( A \neq B \), then \( A \) is called a proper subset of \( B \), written as \( A \subset B \).

 

 Properties of Subsets

1. Reflexive Property: 

   - Every set is a subset of itself:

     \[

     A \subseteq A

     \]

 

2. Empty Set as a Subset:

   - The empty set \( \emptyset \) is a subset of every set:

     \[

     \emptyset \subseteq A

     \]

 

3. Subset of a Universal Set:

   - Every set is a subset of the universal set \( U \), which contains all elements in a given context:

     \[

     A \subseteq U

     \]

 

4. Number of Subsets:

   - If a set \( A \) has \( n \) elements, then the number of subsets of \( A \) is \( 2^n \), including the empty set and \( A \) itself.

 

5. Number of Proper Subsets:

   - A proper subset excludes the set itself. So, if \( A \) has \( n \) elements, the number of proper subsets of \( A \) is \( 2^n - 1 \).

 

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 Superset

 

A superset is the opposite of a subset. If all elements of \( A \) are also elements of \( B \), then \( B \) is considered a superset of \( A \).

 

 Notation

   - \( B \supseteq A \) denotes that \( B \) is a superset of \( A \).

   - If \( B \supseteq A \) and \( B \neq A \), then \( B \) is called a proper superset of \( A \), written as \( B \supset A \).

 

 Properties of Supersets

1. Reflexive Property: 

   - Every set is a superset of itself:

     \[

     A \supseteq A

     \]

 

2. Universal Set as a Superset:

   - The universal set \( U \) is a superset of every set within the context of that universe:

     \[

     U \supseteq A

     \]

 

3. Empty Set:

   - Every set is a superset of the empty set:

     \[

     A \supseteq \emptyset

     \]

 

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 Summary of Formulas and Key Concepts

 

- Union of Two Sets: \( |A \cup B| = |A| + |B| - |A \cap B| \)

- Union of Three Sets: \( |A \cup B \cup C| = |A| + |B| + |C| - |A \cap B| - |B \cap C| - |C \cap A| + |A \cap B \cap C| \)

- Intersection: \( A \cap B \) includes elements common to both sets.

- Complement: \( A^c = \{ x \mid x \in U \text{ and } x \notin A \} \)

- Subset: \( A \subseteq B \) means all elements of \( A \) are in \( B \).

- Superset: \( B \supseteq A \) means all elements of \( A \) are in \( B \).

 

Questions

Q 1. Which of the following is/are true? I. If \(\mathrm{A}\) is a subset of the universal set \(\mathrm{U}\), then its complement \(\mathrm{A}^{\prime}\) is also a subset of \(\mathrm{U}\). II. If \(U=\{1,2,3, \ldots\). , \(10\}\) and \(\mathrm{A}=\{1,3,5,7,9\}\), then \[ \left(\mathrm{A}^{\prime}\right)^{\prime}=\mathrm{A} \text {. } \];

(a) Only I is true;

(b) Only II is true;

(c) Both I and II are true;

(d) None of these;

Q 2. Statement-I : Let U be the universal set and A be the subset of \(U\) Then, complement of \(A\) is the set of element of A Statement-II : The complement of a set A can be represented by \(\mathrm{A}^{\prime}\).;

(a) Statement I is true;

(b) Statement II is true;

(c) Both are true;

(d) Both are false;

Union and Intersection of Sets, Subset and Superset, Venn Diagrams


Venn Diagram

 

A Venn Diagram is a visual representation used to illustrate the relationships between different sets. It shows how sets intersect, overlap, and relate to each other within a universal set. Venn diagrams are particularly helpful in understanding concepts like union, intersection, complement, and difference of sets.

 

 Basic Structure of a Venn Diagram

   - The entire rectangle typically represents the universal set \( U \).

   - Each circle or closed shape inside the rectangle represents a set (e.g., \( A \), \( B \), \( C \)).

   - Overlapping regions between circles represent the intersection of sets, where elements are common to multiple sets.

   - Non-overlapping regions represent elements that belong only to one set.

 

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 Types of Venn Diagrams

 

1. Two-Set Venn Diagram

   - Represents the relationship between two sets \( A \) and \( B \).

   - Shows four distinct regions: elements in \( A \) only, elements in \( B \) only, elements in both \( A \) and \( B \) (intersection), and elements outside both \( A \) and \( B \) (complement within \( U \)).

 

2. Three-Set Venn Diagram

   - Represents the relationships among three sets \( A \), \( B \), and \( C \).

   - Shows multiple distinct regions, including those where elements belong to one, two, or all three sets, as well as the complement region (elements not in any of the sets).

 

3. General \( n \)-Set Venn Diagram

   - Represents relationships among \( n \) sets.

   - Becomes increasingly complex as the number of sets increases, but each region continues to represent specific combinations of intersections.

 

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 Key Concepts and Regions in a Venn Diagram

 

1. Union (\( A \cup B \)):

   - The area covering all elements that are in \( A \), \( B \), or both.

   - Visually, this is the entire area of both circles.

 

2. Intersection (\( A \cap B \)):

   - The overlapping area where both \( A \) and \( B \) intersect.

   - Represents elements common to both \( A \) and \( B \).

 

3. Difference (\( A - B \) or \( B - A \)):

   - The area representing elements that are in \( A \) but not in \( B \) (for \( A - B \)), or in \( B \) but not in \( A \) (for \( B - A \)).

 

4. Complement (\( A^c \)):

   - The area outside set \( A \) but within the universal set \( U \).

   - Represents elements not in \( A \).

 

5. Symmetric Difference (\( A \triangle B \)):

   - The area covering elements in \( A \) or \( B \) but not in both.

   - Represents elements unique to each set, excluding the intersection.

 

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 Formulas for Venn Diagrams

 

 1. Union of Sets

   - For Two Sets:

     \[

     |A \cup B| = |A| + |B| - |A \cap B|

     \]

   - For Three Sets:

     \[

     |A \cup B \cup C| = |A| + |B| + |C| - |A \cap B| - |B \cap C| - |C \cap A| + |A \cap B \cap C|

     \]

   - For \( n \) Sets (Inclusion-Exclusion Principle):

     \[

     \left| \bigcup_{i=1}^n A_i \right| = \sum_{k=1}^n (-1)^{k+1} \sum_{1 \leq i_1 < i_2 < \dots < i_k \leq n} \left| A_{i_1} \cap A_{i_2} \cap \dots \cap A_{i_k} \right|

     \]

 

 2. Intersection of Sets

   - Intersection of Two Sets:

     \[

     |A \cap B|

     \]

   - Intersection of Three Sets:

     \[

     |A \cap B \cap C|

     \]

   - General Intersection:

     \[

     \bigcap_{i=1}^n A_i

     \]

   - There isn’t a specific formula for intersection beyond counting the number of elements common to all sets.

 

 3. Difference of Sets

   - Difference of Two Sets (\( A - B \)):

     \[

     |A - B| = |A| - |A \cap B|

     \]

   - Represents elements in \( A \) but not in \( B \).

 

 4. Complement of a Set

   - Complement of Set \( A \) within \( U \):

     \[

     |A^c| = |U| - |A|

     \]

   - This is the number of elements in \( U \) that are not in \( A \).

 

 5. Symmetric Difference

   - Symmetric Difference of Two Sets (\( A \triangle B \)):

     \[

     |A \triangle B| = |A| + |B| - 2|A \cap B|

     \]

   - Represents elements in \( A \) or \( B \) but not in both.

 

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 Examples Using Venn Diagram Formulas

 

1. Union Example:

   - Let \( A = \{1, 2, 3\} \) and \( B = \{3, 4, 5\} \).

   - \( |A| = 3 \), \( |B| = 3 \), and \( |A \cap B| = 1 \) (element 3).

   - Using the union formula:

     \[

     |A \cup B| = |A| + |B| - |A \cap B| = 3 + 3 - 1 = 5

     \]

 

2. Intersection Example:

   - Let \( A = \{a, b, c\} \) and \( B = \{b, c, d\} \).

   - The intersection \( A \cap B = \{b, c\} \), so \( |A \cap B| = 2 \).

 

3. Difference Example:

   - For sets \( A = \{1, 2, 3\} \) and \( B = \{3, 4\} \):

     \[

     |A - B| = |A| - |A \cap B| = 3 - 1 = 2

     \]

   - Elements in \( A - B \) are \( \{1, 2\} \).

 

4. Complement Example:

   - If the universal set \( U = \{1, 2, 3, 4, 5\} \) and \( A = \{1, 2, 3\} \):

     \[

     |A^c| = |U| - |A| = 5 - 3 = 2

     \]

   - The elements in \( A^c \) are \( \{4, 5\} \).

 

5. Symmetric Difference Example:

   - For sets \( A = \{1, 2, 3\} \) and \( B = \{3, 4, 5\} \):

     \[

     |A \triangle B| = |A| + |B| - 2|A \cap B| = 3 + 3 - 2 \cdot 1 = 4

     \]

   - Elements in \( A \triangle B \) are \( \{1, 2, 4, 5\} \).

 

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 Summary of Key Venn Diagram Concepts and Formulas

 

- Union (\( A \cup B \)): Combines all elements from multiple sets, with the formula \( |A \cup B| = |A| + |B| - |A \cap B| \) for two sets.

- Intersection (\( A \cap B \)): Finds elements common to all sets involved, with notation \( A \cap B \) for two sets.

- Difference (\( A - B \)): Finds elements in one set but not in another, with the formula \( |A - B| = |A| - |A \cap B| \).

- Complement (\( A^c \)): Finds elements outside a set, with the formula \( |A^c| = |U| - |A| \).

- Symmetric Difference (\( A \triangle B \)): Includes elements in either set but not in both, with the formula \( |A \triangle B| = |A| + |B| - 2|A \cap B| \).

 

Questions

Q 1. The set \(\left\{\frac{1}{2}, \frac{2}{3}, \frac{3}{4}, \frac{4}{5}, \frac{5}{6}, \frac{6}{7}\right\}\) in the set-builder form is;

(a) \(\left\{\mathrm{x}: \mathrm{x}=\frac{\mathrm{n}}{\mathrm{n}+1}\right.\), where \(\mathrm{n} \in \mathrm{N}\) and \(\left.1<\mathrm{n}<6\right\}\);

(b) \(\left\{x: x=\frac{n}{n+1}\right.\), where \(n \in N\) and \(\left.1 \leq \mathrm{n}<6\right\}\);

(c) \(\left\{\mathrm{x}: \mathrm{x}=\frac{\mathrm{n}}{\mathrm{n}+1}\right.\), where \(\mathrm{n} \in \mathrm{N}\) and \(\left.1 \leq \mathrm{n} \leq 6\right\}\);

(d) None of the above;

Venn Diagrams


Venn Diagram

 

A Venn Diagram is a visual representation used to illustrate the relationships between different sets. It shows how sets intersect, overlap, and relate to each other within a universal set. Venn diagrams are particularly helpful in understanding concepts like union, intersection, complement, and difference of sets.

 

 Basic Structure of a Venn Diagram

   - The entire rectangle typically represents the universal set \( U \).

   - Each circle or closed shape inside the rectangle represents a set (e.g., \( A \), \( B \), \( C \)).

   - Overlapping regions between circles represent the intersection of sets, where elements are common to multiple sets.

   - Non-overlapping regions represent elements that belong only to one set.

 

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 Types of Venn Diagrams

 

1. Two-Set Venn Diagram

   - Represents the relationship between two sets \( A \) and \( B \).

   - Shows four distinct regions: elements in \( A \) only, elements in \( B \) only, elements in both \( A \) and \( B \) (intersection), and elements outside both \( A \) and \( B \) (complement within \( U \)).

 

2. Three-Set Venn Diagram

   - Represents the relationships among three sets \( A \), \( B \), and \( C \).

   - Shows multiple distinct regions, including those where elements belong to one, two, or all three sets, as well as the complement region (elements not in any of the sets).

 

3. General \( n \)-Set Venn Diagram

   - Represents relationships among \( n \) sets.

   - Becomes increasingly complex as the number of sets increases, but each region continues to represent specific combinations of intersections.

 

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 Key Concepts and Regions in a Venn Diagram

 

1. Union (\( A \cup B \)):

   - The area covering all elements that are in \( A \), \( B \), or both.

   - Visually, this is the entire area of both circles.

 

2. Intersection (\( A \cap B \)):

   - The overlapping area where both \( A \) and \( B \) intersect.

   - Represents elements common to both \( A \) and \( B \).

 

3. Difference (\( A - B \) or \( B - A \)):

   - The area representing elements that are in \( A \) but not in \( B \) (for \( A - B \)), or in \( B \) but not in \( A \) (for \( B - A \)).

 

4. Complement (\( A^c \)):

   - The area outside set \( A \) but within the universal set \( U \).

   - Represents elements not in \( A \).

 

5. Symmetric Difference (\( A \triangle B \)):

   - The area covering elements in \( A \) or \( B \) but not in both.

   - Represents elements unique to each set, excluding the intersection.

 

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 Formulas for Venn Diagrams

 

 1. Union of Sets

   - For Two Sets:

     \[

     |A \cup B| = |A| + |B| - |A \cap B|

     \]

   - For Three Sets:

     \[

     |A \cup B \cup C| = |A| + |B| + |C| - |A \cap B| - |B \cap C| - |C \cap A| + |A \cap B \cap C|

     \]

   - For \( n \) Sets (Inclusion-Exclusion Principle):

     \[

     \left| \bigcup_{i=1}^n A_i \right| = \sum_{k=1}^n (-1)^{k+1} \sum_{1 \leq i_1 < i_2 < \dots < i_k \leq n} \left| A_{i_1} \cap A_{i_2} \cap \dots \cap A_{i_k} \right|

     \]

 

 2. Intersection of Sets

   - Intersection of Two Sets:

     \[

     |A \cap B|

     \]

   - Intersection of Three Sets:

     \[

     |A \cap B \cap C|

     \]

   - General Intersection:

     \[

     \bigcap_{i=1}^n A_i

     \]

   - There isn’t a specific formula for intersection beyond counting the number of elements common to all sets.

 

 3. Difference of Sets

   - Difference of Two Sets (\( A - B \)):

     \[

     |A - B| = |A| - |A \cap B|

     \]

   - Represents elements in \( A \) but not in \( B \).

 

 4. Complement of a Set

   - Complement of Set \( A \) within \( U \):

     \[

     |A^c| = |U| - |A|

     \]

   - This is the number of elements in \( U \) that are not in \( A \).

 

 5. Symmetric Difference

   - Symmetric Difference of Two Sets (\( A \triangle B \)):

     \[

     |A \triangle B| = |A| + |B| - 2|A \cap B|

     \]

   - Represents elements in \( A \) or \( B \) but not in both.

 

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 Examples Using Venn Diagram Formulas

 

1. Union Example:

   - Let \( A = \{1, 2, 3\} \) and \( B = \{3, 4, 5\} \).

   - \( |A| = 3 \), \( |B| = 3 \), and \( |A \cap B| = 1 \) (element 3).

   - Using the union formula:

     \[

     |A \cup B| = |A| + |B| - |A \cap B| = 3 + 3 - 1 = 5

     \]

 

2. Intersection Example:

   - Let \( A = \{a, b, c\} \) and \( B = \{b, c, d\} \).

   - The intersection \( A \cap B = \{b, c\} \), so \( |A \cap B| = 2 \).

 

3. Difference Example:

   - For sets \( A = \{1, 2, 3\} \) and \( B = \{3, 4\} \):

     \[

     |A - B| = |A| - |A \cap B| = 3 - 1 = 2

     \]

   - Elements in \( A - B \) are \( \{1, 2\} \).

 

4. Complement Example:

   - If the universal set \( U = \{1, 2, 3, 4, 5\} \) and \( A = \{1, 2, 3\} \):

     \[

     |A^c| = |U| - |A| = 5 - 3 = 2

     \]

   - The elements in \( A^c \) are \( \{4, 5\} \).

 

5. Symmetric Difference Example:

   - For sets \( A = \{1, 2, 3\} \) and \( B = \{3, 4, 5\} \):

     \[

     |A \triangle B| = |A| + |B| - 2|A \cap B| = 3 + 3 - 2 \cdot 1 = 4

     \]

   - Elements in \( A \triangle B \) are \( \{1, 2, 4, 5\} \).

 

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 Summary of Key Venn Diagram Concepts and Formulas

 

- Union (\( A \cup B \)): Combines all elements from multiple sets, with the formula \( |A \cup B| = |A| + |B| - |A \cap B| \) for two sets.

- Intersection (\( A \cap B \)): Finds elements common to all sets involved, with notation \( A \cap B \) for two sets.

- Difference (\( A - B \)): Finds elements in one set but not in another, with the formula \( |A - B| = |A| - |A \cap B| \).

- Complement (\( A^c \)): Finds elements outside a set, with the formula \( |A^c| = |U| - |A| \).

- Symmetric Difference (\( A \triangle B \)): Includes elements in either set but not in both, with the formula \( |A \triangle B| = |A| + |B| - 2|A \cap B| \).

 

Questions

Q 1. In a group of 500 students, there are 475 students who can speak Hindi and 200 can speak Bengali What is the number of students who can speak Hindi only?;

(a) 275;

(b) 300;

(c) 325;

(d) 350;

Q 2. The interval represented by;

(a) \((\mathrm{a}, \mathrm{b})\);

(b) \([\mathrm{a}, \mathrm{b}]\);

(c) \([a, b)\);

(d) \((\mathrm{a}, \mathrm{b}]\);

Q 3. Statement-I : The Venn diagram of \((\mathrm{A} \cup \mathrm{B})^{\prime}\) and \(\mathrm{A}^{\prime} \cap \mathrm{B}^{\prime}\) are same Statement-II : The Venn diagram of \((\mathrm{A} \cap \mathrm{B})^{\prime}\) and \(\mathrm{A}^{\prime} \cup \mathrm{B}^{\prime}\) are different.;

(a) Statement I is true;

(b) Statement II is true;

(c) Both are true;

(d) Both are false;

Q 4. If \(\mathrm{A}\) and \(\mathrm{B}\) are two sets, then \((\mathrm{A}-\mathrm{B}) \cup(\mathrm{B}-\mathrm{A}) \cup(\mathrm{A} \cap \mathrm{B})\) is equal to;

(a) Only A;

(b) \(\mathrm{A} \cup \mathrm{B}\);

(c) \((\mathrm{A} \cup \mathrm{B})^{\prime}\);

(d) None of these;

Topics

Cardinality of Sets

Cardinality of Sets, Singleton and Null Sets

Cardinality of Sets, Subset and Superset

Set Builder Form

Set Operations

Singleton and Null Sets

Subset and Superset

Union and Intersection of Sets

Union and Intersection of Sets, Complement of a Set, Subset and Superset

Union and Intersection of Sets, Subset and Superset, Venn Diagrams

Venn Diagrams

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