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2015

Mathematics

JAMB

X and Y are two sets such that n(X) = 15, n(Y) = 12 and n{X ∩ Y} = 7. Find ∩{X ∪ Y}

A.

21

B.

22.5

C.

15

D.

20

Correct Answer: 20

Explanation

n(X ∪ Y) = n(X) + n(Y) − n(X ∩ Y) = 15 + 12 − 7 ∴ n(X ∪ Y) = 20

n(X ∪ Y) = n(X) + n(Y) − n(X ∩ Y) = 15 + 12 − 7 ∴ n(X ∪ Y) = 20
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