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If n(A)=25 and n(B)=40 and n(A∪B)=50, find n(A Δ B).

  • A.15
  • B.25
  • C.35
  • D.45

Answer: C

The symmetric difference A Δ B is the set of elements in exactly one of the sets.

First, find the intersection: n(A∩B) = n(A)+n(B)-n(A∪B) = 25+40-50=15.

Now, n(A Δ B) = n(A∪B) - n(A∩B) = 50 - 15 = 35.

Alternatively: n(A only) = 25-15=10. n(B only) = 40-15=25. Total = 10+25=35.

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