Chapter 1 Sets of Class 11 Maths is categorised under the CBSE Syllabus for 2023-24. The last exercise contains questions covering the entire topics present in the chapter. The Miscellaneous Exercise of NCERT Solutions for Class 11 Maths Chapter 1 – Sets is based on the following topics:
- Sets and Their Representations
- The Empty Set, Finite and Infinite Sets, Equal Sets
- Subsets, Power Set, Universal Set
- Venn Diagrams
- Operations on Sets
- The Complement of a Set
- Practical Problems on Union and Intersection of Two Sets
The NCERT Solutions provided here are based on the latest CBSE Syllabus and its guidelines. These NCERT Solutions for Class 11 can help the students in preparing well for the Class 11 board exams.
NCERT Solutions for Class 11 Maths Chapter 1 – Sets Miscellaneous Exercise
Solutions for Class 11 Maths Chapter 1 – Sets Miscellaneous
1. Decide, among the following sets, which sets are subsets of one and another.
A= {x: x ∈ R and x satisfy x2 – 8x + 12 = 0}
B = {2, 4, 6}
C = {2, 4, 6, 8…}
D = {6}
Solution:
According to the question,
We have,
A = {x: x ∈ R and x satisfies x2 – 8x + 12 =0}
2 and 6 are the only solutions of x2 – 8x + 12 = 0
Hence, A = {2, 6}
B = {2, 4, 6}, C = {2, 4, 6, 8 …}, D = {6}
Hence, D ⊂ A ⊂ B ⊂ C
Hence, A ⊂ B, A ⊂ C, B ⊂ C, D ⊂ A, D ⊂ B, D ⊂ C
2. In each of the following, determine whether the statement is true or false. If it is true, prove it. If it is false, give an example.
(i) If x ∈ A and A ∈ B, then x ∈ B
(ii) If A ⊂ B and B ∈ C, then A ∈ C
(iii) If A ⊂ B and B ⊂ C, then A ⊂ C
(iv) If A ⊄ B and B ⊄ C, then A ⊄ C
(v) If x ∈ A and A ⊄ B, then x ∈ B
(vi) If A ⊂ B and x ∉ B, then x ∉ A
Solution:
(i) False
According to the question,
A = {1, 2} and B = {1, {1, 2}, {3}}
Now, we have
2 ∈ {1, 2} and {1, 2} ∈ {1, {1, 2}, {3}}
Hence, we get
A ∈ B
We also know
{2} ∉ {1, {1, 2}, {3}}
(ii) False
According to the question,
Let us assume that
A {2}
B = {0, 2}
And, C = {1, {0, 2}, 3}
From the question,
A ⊂ B
Hence,
B ∈ C
But we know,
A ∉ C
(iii) True
According to the question,
A ⊂ B and B ⊂ C
Let us assume that
x ∈ A
Then, we have
x ∈ B
And,
x ∈ C
Therefore,
A ⊂ C
(iv) False
According to the question,
A ⊄ B
Also,
B ⊄ C
Let us assume that
A = {1, 2}
B = {0, 6, 8}
And,
C = {0, 1, 2, 6, 9}
∴ A ⊂ C
(v) False
According to the question,
x ∈ A
Also,
A ⊄ B
Let us assume that
A = {3, 5, 7}
Also,
B = {3, 4, 6}
We know that,
A ⊄ B
∴ 5 ∉ B
(vi) True
According to the question,
A ⊂ B
Also,
x ∉ B
Let us assume that
x ∈ A,
We have
x ∈ B
From the question,
We have, x ∉ B
∴ x ∉ A
3. Let A, B and C be the sets such that A ∪ B = A ∪ C and A ∩ B = A ∩ C. Show that B = C.
Solution:
According to the question,
A ∪ B = A ∪ C
And,
A ∩ B = A ∩ C
To show,
B = C
Let us assume
x ∈ B
So,
x ∈ A ∪ B
x ∈ A ∪ C
Hence,
x ∈ A or x ∈ C
When x ∈ A, then
x ∈ B
∴ x ∈ A ∩ B
As A ∩ B = A ∩ C
So, x ∈ A ∩ C
∴ x ∈ A or x ∈ C
x ∈ C
∴ B ⊂ C
Similarly, it can be shown that C ⊂ B.
Hence, B = C
4. Show that the following four conditions are equivalent.
(i) A ⊂ B (ii) A – B = Φ
(iii) A ∪ B = B (iv) A ∩ B = A
Solution:
According to the question,
To prove (i) ⬌ (ii)
Here, (i) = A ⊂ B and (ii) = A – B ≠ ϕ
Let us assume that A ⊂ B
To prove, A – B ≠ ϕ
Let A – B ≠ ϕ
Hence, there exists X ∈ A, X ≠B, but since A⊂ B, it is not possible.
∴ A – B = ϕ
And A⊂ B ⇒ A – B ≠ ϕ
Let us assume that A – B ≠ ϕ
To prove A ⊂ B
Let X∈ A
So, X ∈ B (if X ∉ B, then A – B ≠ ϕ)
Hence, A – B = ϕ => A ⊂ B
∴ (i) ⬌ (ii)
Let us assume that A ⊂ B
To prove, A ∪ B = B
⇒ B ⊂ A ∪ B
Let us assume that x ∈ A∪ B
⇒ X ∈ A or X ∈ B
Taking Case I, X ∈ B
A ∪ B = B
Taking Case II, X ∈ A
⇒ X ∈ B (A ⊂ B)
⇒ A ∪ B ⊂ B
Let A ∪ B = B
Let us assume that X ∈ A
⇒ X ∈ A ∪ B (A ⊂ A ∪ B)
⇒ X ∈ B (A ∪ B = B)
∴ A⊂ B
Hence, (i) ⬌ (iii)
To prove (i) ⬌ (iv)
Let us assume that A ⊂ B
A ∩ B ⊂ A
Let X ∈ A
To prove, X ∈ A∩ B
Since, A ⊂ B and X ∈ B
Hence, X ∈ A ∩ B
⇒ A ⊂ A ∩ B
⇒ A = A ∩ B
Let us assume that A ∩ B = A
Let X ∈ A
⇒ X ∈ A ∩ B
⇒ X ∈ B and X ∈ A
⇒ A ⊂ B
∴ (i) ⬌ (iv)
∴ (i) ⬌ (ii) ⬌ (iii) ⬌ (iv)
Hence, proved.
5. Show that if A ⊂ B, then C – B ⊂ C – A.
Solution:
To show,
C – B ⊂ C – A
According to the question,
Let us assume that x is any element such that X ∈ C – B
∴ x ∈ C and x ∉ B
Since, A ⊂ B, we have
∴ x ∈ C and x ∉ A
So, x ∈ C – A
∴ C – B ⊂ C – A
Hence, proved.
6. Assume that P (A) = P (B). Show that A = B.
Solution:
To show,
A = B
According to the question,
P (A) = P (B)
Let x be any element of set A,
x ∈ A
Since P (A) is the power set of set A, it has all the subsets of set A.
A ∈ P (A) = P (B)
Let C be an element of set B.
For any C ∈ P (B),
We have, x ∈ C
C ⊂ B
∴ x ∈ B
∴ A ⊂ B
Similarly, we have
B ⊂ A
So, we get
If A ⊂ B and B ⊂ A
∴ A = B
7. Is it true that for any sets A and B, P (A) ∪ P (B) = P (A ∪ B)? Justify your answer.
Solution:
It is not true that for any sets A and B, P (A) ∪ P (B) = P (A ∪ B)
Justification:
Let us assume
A = {0, 1}
And, B = {1, 2}
∴ A ∪ B = {0, 1, 2}
According to the question,
We have,
P (A) = {Ï•, {0}, {1}, {0, 1}}
P (B) = {Ï•, {1}, {2}, {1, 2}}
∴ P (A ∪ B) = {ϕ, {0}, {1}, {2}, {0, 1}, {1, 2}, {0, 2}, {0, 1, 2}}
Also,
P (A) ∪ P (B) = {ϕ, {0}, {1}, {2}, {0, 1}, {1, 2}}
∴ P (A) ∪ P (B ≠P (A ∪ B)
Hence, the given statement is false
8. Show that for any sets A and B,
A = (A ∩ B) ∪ (A – B) and A ∪ (B – A) = (A ∪ B)
Solution:
To prove,
A = (A ∩ B) ∪ (A – B)
Proof: Let x ∈ A
To show,
X ∈ (A ∩ B) ∪ (A – B)
In Case I,
X ∈ (A ∩ B)
⇒ X ∈ (A ∩ B) ⊂ (A ∪ B) ∪ (A – B)
In Case II,
X ∉A ∩ B
⇒ X ∉ B or X ∉ A
⇒ X ∉ B (X ∉ A)
⇒ X ∉ A – B ⊂ (A ∪ B) ∪ (A – B)
∴A ⊂ (A ∩ B) ∪ (A – B) (i)
It can be concluded that A ∩ B ⊂ A and (A – B) ⊂ A
Thus, (A ∩ B) ∪ (A – B) ⊂ A (ii)
Equating (i) and (ii),
A = (A ∩ B) ∪ (A – B)
We also have to show
A ∪ (B – A) ⊂ A ∪ B
Let us assume
X ∈ A ∪ (B – A)
X ∈ A or X ∈ (B – A)
⇒ X ∈ A or (X ∈ B and X ∉A)
⇒ (X ∈ A or X ∈ B) and (X ∈ A and X ∉A)
⇒ X ∈ (B ∪A)
∴ A ∪ (B – A) ⊂ (A ∪ B) (iii)
According to the question,
To prove:
(A ∪ B) ⊂ A ∪ (B – A)
Let y ∈ A∪B
Y ∈ A or y ∈ B
(y ∈ A or y ∈ B) and (X ∈ A and X ∉A)
⇒ y ∈ A or (y ∈ B and y ∉A)
⇒ y ∈ A ∪ (B – A)
Thus, A ∪ B ⊂ A ∪ (B – A) (iv)
∴ From equations (iii) and (iv), we get
A ∪ (B – A) = A ∪ B
9. Using properties of sets, show that
(i) A ∪ (A ∩ B) = A
(ii) A ∩ (A ∪ B) = A
Solution:
(i) To show: A ∪ (A ∩ B) = A
We know that,
A ⊂ A
A ∩ B ⊂ A
∴ A ∪ (A ∩ B) ⊂ A (i)
Also, according to the question,
We have
A⊂ A ∪ (A ∩ B) (ii)
Hence, from equations (i) and (ii),
We have
A ∪ (A ∩ B) = A
(ii) To show,
A ∩ (A ∪ B) = A
A ∩ (A ∪ B) = (A ∩ A) ∪ (A ∩ B)
= A ∪ (A ∩ B)
= A
10. Show that A ∩ B = A ∩ C need not imply B = C.
Solution:
Let us assume,
A = {0, 1}
B = {0, 2, 3}
And, C = {0, 4, 5}
According to the question,
A ∩ B = {0}
And,
A ∩ C = {0}
∴ A ∩ B = A ∩ C = {0}
But,
2 ∈ B and 2 ∉ C
Therefore, B ≠C
11. Let A and B be sets. If A ∩ X = B ∩ X = ϕ and A ∪ X = B ∪ X for some set X, show that A = B.
(Hints: A = A ∩ (A ∪ X) , B = B ∩ (B ∪ X), and use Distributive law.)
Solution:
According to the question,
Let A and B be two sets such that A ∩ X = B ∩ X = ϕ and A ∪ X = B ∪ X for some set X.
To show, A = B
Proof:
A = A ∩ (A ∪ X) = A ∩ (B ∪ X) [A ∪ X = B ∪ X]
= (A ∩ B) ∪ (A ∩ X) [Distributive law]
= (A ∩ B) ∪ Φ [A ∩ X = Φ]
= A ∩ B (i)
Now, B = B ∩ (B ∪ X)
= B ∩ (A ∪ X) [A ∪ X = B ∪ X]
= (B ∩ A) ∪ (B ∩ X) … [Distributive law]
= (B ∩ A) ∪ Φ [B ∩ X = Φ]
= A ∩ B (i)
Hence, from equations (i) and (ii), we obtain A = B
12. Find sets A, B and C such that A ∩ B, B ∩ C and A ∩ C are non-empty sets and A ∩ B ∩ C = Φ.
Solution:
Let us assume, A {0, 1}
B = {1, 2}
And, C = {2, 0}
According to the question,
A ∩ B = {1}
B ∩ C = {2}
And,
A ∩ C = {0}
∴ A ∩ B, B ∩ C and A ∩ C are not empty sets.
Hence, we get
A ∩ B ∩ C = Φ
13. In a survey of 600 students in a school, 150 students were found to be taking tea, and 225 were taking coffee, 100 were taking both tea and coffee. Find how many students were taking neither tea nor coffee.
Solution:
Let us assume that,
U = The set of all students who took part in the survey
T = The set of students taking tea
C = The set of students taking coffee
Total number of students in a school, n (U) = 600
Number of students taking tea, n (T) = 150
Number of students taking coffee, n (C) = 225
Also, n (T ∩ C) = 100
Now, we have to find the number of students taking neither coffee nor tea, i.e., n (T ∩ C’)
∴ According to the question,
n ( T ∩ C’ )= n( T ∩ C )’
= n (U) – n (T ∩ C)
= n (U) – [n (T) + n(C) – n (T ∩ C)]
= 600 – [150 + 225 – 100]
= 600 – 275
= 325
∴ Number of students taking neither coffee nor tea = 325 students
14. In a group of students, 100 students know Hindi, 50 know English and 25 know both. Each of the students knows either Hindi or English. How many students are there in the group?
Solution:
Let us assume that,
U = The set of all students in the group
E = The set of students who know English
H = The set of students who know Hindi
∴ H ∪ E = U
Given that,
Number of students who know Hindi n (H) = 100
Number of students who know English, n (E) = 50
Number of students who know both, n (H ∩ E) = 25
We have to find the total number of students in the group, i.e., n (U)
∴ According to the question,
n (U) = n(H) + n(E) – n(H ∩ E)
= 100 + 50 – 25
= 125
∴ Total number of students in the group = 125 students
15. In a survey of 60 people, it was found that 25 people read newspaper H, 26 read newspaper T, 26 read newspaper I, 9 read both H and I, 11 read both H and T, 8 read both T and I, 3 read all three newspapers. Find:
(i) The number of people who read at least one of the newspapers.
(ii) The number of people who read exactly one newspaper.
Solution:
(i)Â Let us assume that,
A = The set of people who read newspaper H
B = The set of people who read newspaper T
C = The set of people who read newspaper I
According to the question,
Number of people who read newspaper H, n (A) = 25
Number of people who read newspaper T, n (B) = 26
Number of people who read the newspaper I, n (C) = 26
Number of people who read both newspaper H and I, n (A ∩ C) = 9
Number of people who read both newspaper H and T, n (A ∩ B) = 11
Number of people who read both newspaper T and I, n (B ∩ C) = 8
And, the number of people who read all three newspapers H, T and I, n (A ∩ B ∩ C) = 3
Now, we have to find the number of people who read at least one of the newspapers
∴, we get
= 25 + 26 + 26 – 11 – 8 – 9 + 3
= 80 – 28
= 52
∴ There are a total of 52 students who read at least one newspaper.
(ii)Â Let us assume that,
a = The number of people who read newspapers H and T only
b = The number of people who read newspapers I and H only
c = The number of people who read newspapers T and I only
d = The number of people who read all three newspapers
According to the question,
D = n(A ∩ B ∩ C) = 3
Now, we have
n(A ∩ B) = a + d
n(B ∩ C) = c + d
And,
n(C ∩ A) = b + d
∴ a + d + c +d + b + d = 11 + 8 + 9
a + b + c + d = 28 – 2d
= 28 – 6
= 22
∴ The number of people who read exactly one newspaper = 52 – 22
= 30 people
16. In a survey, it was found that 21 people liked product A, 26 liked product B and 29 liked product C. If 14 people liked products A and B, 12 people liked products C and A, 14 people liked products B and C, and 8 liked all three products. Find how many liked product C only.
Solution:
Let A, B and C = the set of people who like product A, product B and product C, respectively.
Now, according to the question,
Number of students who like product A, n (A) = 21
Number of students who like product B, n (B) = 26
Number of students who like product C, n (C) = 29
Number of students who like both products A and B, n (A ∩ B) = 14
Number of students who like both products A and C, n (C ∩ A) = 12
Number of students who like both products C and B, n (B ∩ C) = 14
Number of students who like all three products, n (A ∩ B ∩ C) = 8
From the Venn diagram, we get
Number of students who only like product C = {29 – (4 + 8 + 6)}
= {29 – 18}
= 11 students
Access other exercise solutions of Class 11 Maths Chapter 1 – Sets
The other exercise, NCERT Class 11 Maths Solutions Chapter 1, can be accessed using the links given below.
Exercise 1.1 Solutions 6 Questions
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Exercise 1.3 Solutions 9 Questions
Exercise 1.4 Solutions 12 Questions
Exercise 1.5 Solutions 7 Questions
Exercise 1.6 Solutions 8 Questions
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