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If a set has 31 proper subsets, then the number of elements in the set is ___.


A

4

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6

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C

7

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D

5

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Solution

The correct option is D

5


If a set has 'n' elements the number of proper subsets is 2n1.

2n1=31

2n=32

2n=25

As bases are equal, exponents may be equated

n= 5

Hence,the number of elements in the set is 5.


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