Practice Example Problems (22.2) - Counting Using Principle of Inclusion-Exclusion
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Question 1 Easy

Using sets A = {1, 2}, B = {2, 3}, calculate |A ∪ B|.

💡 Hint: Apply the principle of inclusion-exclusion.

Question 2 Easy

If |A| = 4 and |B| = 6 with |A ∩ B| = 2, what is |A ∪ B|?

💡 Hint: Remember the formula for union of two sets.

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Question 1

What is the formula for finding the cardinality of the union of two sets?

|A ∪ B| = |A| + |B|
|A ∪ B| = |A| + |B| - |A ∩ B|
|A ∪ B| = |A| - |B|

💡 Hint: Remember how elements are counted in both sets.

Question 2

True or False: The inclusion-exclusion principle can be applied to any number of sets.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about expanding the principle beyond two sets.

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Challenge 1 Hard

You have 10 different books, and you want to choose at least 3 for a reading group. How many selections can you make without duplicating those books?

💡 Hint: Consider breaking down the selections by the number of books chosen.

Challenge 2 Hard

In a class of 50 students, 20 study Math, 30 study Science, 10 study both. How many study only one subject?

💡 Hint: Draw a Venn diagram and look at overlaps.

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