10th Maths Sets Exercise 2.4 Solutions

Exercise 2.4 Solutions – Class X Mathematics

Exercise 2.4 Solutions – Class X Mathematics

These solutions are based on the Telangana State Class X Mathematics textbook, focusing on set properties and cardinality. Mathematical expressions are rendered using MathJax.

1. State which of the following sets are empty and which are not?

(i) The set of lines passing through a given point.

Infinite lines pass through any given point (e.g., in a plane).

Conclusion: Not empty

(ii) Set of odd natural numbers divisible by 2.

No odd number is divisible by 2 (odd numbers are not even).

Conclusion: Empty

(iii) {x : x is a natural number, x < 5 and x > 7}

No natural number satisfies both x < 5 and x > 7 simultaneously.

Conclusion: Empty

(iv) {x : x is a common point to any two parallel lines}

Parallel lines do not intersect, so no common point exists.

Conclusion: Empty

(v) Set of even prime numbers.

The only even prime number is 2.

Conclusion: Not empty

2. State whether the following sets are finite or infinite.

(i) The set of months in a year.

There are 12 months in a year, a fixed number.

Conclusion: Finite

(ii) {1, 2, 3, …, 99, 100}

Contains 100 elements, a fixed number.

Conclusion: Finite

(iii) The set of prime numbers smaller than 99.

Finite number of primes less than 99 (e.g., 2, 3, 5, …, 97).

Conclusion: Finite

(iv) The set of letters in the English alphabet.

Contains 26 letters, a fixed number.

Conclusion: Finite

(v) The set of lines that can be drawn are parallel to the X-Axis.

Infinite lines can be drawn parallel to the X-Axis in a plane.

Conclusion: Infinite

(vi) The set of numbers which are multiples of 5.

Multiples of 5 are infinite (5, 10, 15, …).

Conclusion: Infinite

(vii) The set of circles passing through the origin (0, 0).

Infinite circles can pass through the origin with different radii.

Conclusion: Infinite

10th Maths Sets Exercise 2.3 Solutions

Exercise 2.3 Solutions – Class X Mathematics

Exercise 2.3 Solutions – Class X Mathematics

These solutions are based on the Telangana State Class X Mathematics textbook, focusing on set equality and operations. Mathematical expressions are rendered using MathJax.

1. Which of the following sets are equal?

A = {x : x is a letter in the word FOLLOW}, B = {x : x is a letter in the word FLOW}, and C = {x : x is a letter in the word WOLF}

A = {F, O, L, W} (unique letters in “FOLLOW”).
B = {F, O, L, W} (unique letters in “FLOW”).
C = {W, O, L, F} (unique letters in “WOLF”).
Since A, B, and C contain the same elements {F, O, L, W}, they are equal.

Equal sets: A = B = C

2. Consider the following sets and fill up the blanks with = or ≠ so as to make the statement true.

A = {1, 2, 3}, B = {The first three natural numbers}, C = {a, b, c, d}, D = {d, c, a, b}, E = {a, e, i, o, u}, F = {set of vowels in English Alphabet}

(i) A … B: A = {1, 2, 3}, B = {1, 2, 3}, so A = B.
(ii) A … E: A = {1, 2, 3}, E = {a, e, i, o, u}, so A ≠ E.
(iii) C … D: C = {a, b, c, d}, D = {d, c, a, b}, so C = D.
(iv) D … F: D = {d, c, a, b}, F = {a, e, i, o, u}, so D ≠ F.
(v) F … A: F = {a, e, i, o, u}, A = {1, 2, 3}, so F ≠ A.
(vi) D … E: D = {d, c, a, b}, E = {a, e, i, o, u}, so D ≠ E.
(vii) F … B: F = {a, e, i, o, u}, B = {1, 2, 3}, so F ≠ B.

(i) A … B = =, (ii) A … E = , (iii) C … D = =, (iv) D … F = , (v) F … A = , (vi) D … E = , (vii) F … B =

3. In each of the following, state whether A = B or not.

(i) A = {a, b, c, d}, B = {d, c, a, b}

A = {a, b, c, d}, B = {d, c, a, b}, same elements regardless of order.

Conclusion: A = B

(ii) A = {4, 8, 12, 16}, B = {8, 4, 16, 18}

A = {4, 8, 12, 16}, B = {8, 4, 16, 18}, B has 18 while A has 12.

Conclusion: A ≠ B

(iii) A = {2, 4, 6, 8, 10}, B = {x : x is a positive even integer and x < 10}

A = {2, 4, 6, 8, 10}, B = {2, 4, 6, 8} (x < 10).

Conclusion: A ≠ B

(iv) A = {x : x is a multiple of 10}, B = {10, 15, 20, 25, 30, …}

A = {10, 20, 30, …}, B includes 15, 25 (not multiples of 10).

Conclusion: A ≠ B

4. State the reasons for the following:

(i) {1, 2, 3, …, 10} ≠ {x : x ∈ ℕ and 1 < x < 10}

{1, 2, 3, …, 10} includes 1 and 10, while {x : x ∈ ℕ and 1 < x < 10} excludes 1 and 10.

Reason: Different element sets

(ii) {2, 4, 6, 8, 10} ≠ {x : x = 2n+1 and x ∈ ℕ}

{2, 4, 6, 8, 10} are even numbers, while {x : x = 2n+1 and x ∈ ℕ} are odd numbers (e.g., 1, 3, 5).

Reason: Different properties (even vs. odd)

(iii) {5, 15, 30, 45} ≠ {x : x is a multiple of 15}

{5, 15, 30, 45} includes 5 (not a multiple of 15), while {x : x is a multiple of 15} is {15, 30, 45, …}.

Reason: 5 is not a multiple of 15

(iv) {2, 3, 5, 7, 9} ≠ {x : x is a prime number}

{2, 3, 5, 7, 9} includes 9 (not prime), while {x : x is a prime number} is {2, 3, 5, 7, …}.

Reason: 9 is not a prime number

5. List all the subsets of the following sets.

(i) B = {p, q}

Subsets: {}, {p}, {q}, {p, q}.

Subsets: {}, {p}, {q}, {p, q}

(ii) C = {x, y, z}

Subsets: {}, {x}, {y}, {z}, {x, y}, {x, z}, {y, z}, {x, y, z}.

Subsets: {}, {x}, {y}, {z}, {x, y}, {x, z}, {y, z}, {x, y, z}

(iii) D = {a, b, c, d}

Subsets: {}, {a}, {b}, {c}, {d}, {a, b}, {a, c}, {a, d}, {b, c}, {b, d}, {c, d}, {a, b, c}, {a, b, d}, {a, c, d}, {b, c, d}, {a, b, c, d}.

Subsets: {}, {a}, {b}, {c}, {d}, {a, b}, {a, c}, {a, d}, {b, c}, {b, d}, {c, d}, {a, b, c}, {a, b, d}, {a, c, d}, {b, c, d}, {a, b, c, d}

(iv) E = {1, 4, 9, 16}

Subsets: {}, {1}, {4}, {9}, {16}, {1, 4}, {1, 9}, {1, 16}, {4, 9}, {4, 16}, {9, 16}, {1, 4, 9}, {1, 4, 16}, {1, 9, 16}, {4, 9, 16}, {1, 4, 9, 16}.

Subsets: {}, {1}, {4}, {9}, {16}, {1, 4}, {1, 9}, {1, 16}, {4, 9}, {4, 16}, {9, 16}, {1, 4, 9}, {1, 4, 16}, {1, 9, 16}, {4, 9, 16}, {1, 4, 9, 16}

(v) F = {10, 100, 1000}

Subsets: {}, {10}, {100}, {1000}, {10, 100}, {10, 1000}, {100, 1000}, {10, 100, 1000}.

Subsets: {}, {10}, {100}, {1000}, {10, 100}, {10, 1000}, {100, 1000}, {10, 100, 1000}

10th Maths Sets Exercise 2.2 Solutions

Exercise 2.2 Solutions – Class X Mathematics

Exercise 2.2 Solutions – Class X Mathematics

These solutions are based on the Telangana State Class X Mathematics textbook, focusing on set operations. Mathematical expressions are rendered using MathJax.

1. If A = {1, 2, 3, 4} and B = {1, 2, 3, 5, 6}, then find A ∩ B and B ∩ A. Are they equal?

A ∩ B = {x : x ∈ A and x ∈ B} = {1, 2, 3}.
B ∩ A = {x : x ∈ B and x ∈ A} = {1, 2, 3}.
Since A ∩ B = B ∩ A, they are equal.

A ∩ B = {1, 2, 3}, B ∩ A = {1, 2, 3}, Equal: Yes

2. If A = {0, 2, 4}, find A ∩ φ and A ∩ A. Comment.

A ∩ φ = {x : x ∈ A and x ∈ φ} = φ (empty set).
A ∩ A = {x : x ∈ A and x ∈ A} = {0, 2, 4}.
Comment: A ∩ φ is always the empty set, and A ∩ A is the set itself.

A ∩ φ = φ, A ∩ A = {0, 2, 4}

3. If A = {2, 4, 6, 8, 10} and B = {3, 6, 9, 12, 15}, find A – B and B – A.

A – B = {x : x ∈ A and x ∉ B} = {2, 4, 8, 10}.
B – A = {x : x ∈ B and x ∉ A} = {3, 9, 12, 15}.

A – B = {2, 4, 8, 10}, B – A = {3, 9, 12, 15}

4. If A and B are two sets such that A ⊆ B then what is A ∪ B?

If A ⊆ B, every element of A is in B.
A ∪ B = {x : x ∈ A or x ∈ B} = B (since A is a subset of B).

A ∪ B = B

5. Let A = {x : x is a natural number}, B = {x : x is an even natural number}, C = {x : x is an odd natural number} and D = {x : x is a prime number}. Find A ∩ B, A ∩ C, A ∩ D, B ∩ C, B ∩ D and C ∩ D.

A = {1, 2, 3, …}, B = {2, 4, 6, …}, C = {1, 3, 5, …}, D = {2, 3, 5, 7, …}.
A ∩ B = {x : x ∈ A and x ∈ B} = {2, 4, 6, …} = B.
A ∩ C = {x : x ∈ A and x ∈ C} = {1, 3, 5, …} = C.
A ∩ D = {x : x ∈ A and x ∈ D} = {2, 3, 5, 7, …} = D.
B ∩ C = {x : x ∈ B and x ∈ C} = φ (no number is both even and odd).
B ∩ D = {x : x ∈ B and x ∈ D} = {2} (only 2 is even and prime).
C ∩ D = {x : x ∈ C and x ∈ D} = {3, 5, 7, …} (odd primes).

A ∩ B = {2, 4, 6, …}, A ∩ C = {1, 3, 5, …}, A ∩ D = {2, 3, 5, 7, …}, B ∩ C = φ, B ∩ D = {2}, C ∩ D = {3, 5, 7, …}

6. If A = {3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21}, B = {4, 8, 12, 16, 20}, C = {2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16} and D = {5, 10, 15, 20}, find (i) A – B (ii) A – C (iii) A – D (iv) B – A (v) C – A (vi) B – D (vii) B – C (viii) C – B (ix) C – D (x) D – B.

A = {3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21}, B = {4, 8, 12, 16, 20}, C = {2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16}, D = {5, 10, 15, 20}.
A – B = {3, 6, 9, 15, 18, 21} (exclude 12).
A – C = {3, 9, 15, 18, 21} (exclude 6, 12).
A – D = {3, 6, 9, 12, 18, 21} (exclude 15).
B – A = {4, 8, 16, 20} (exclude 12).
C – A = {2, 4, 8, 10, 14, 16} (exclude 6, 12).
B – D = {4, 8, 12, 16} (exclude 20).
C – B = {2, 6, 10, 14} (exclude 4, 8, 12, 16, 20).
C – D = {2, 4, 6, 8, 12, 14, 16} (exclude 10, 20).
D – B = {5, 10, 15} (exclude 20).

(i) A – B = {3, 6, 9, 15, 18, 21}, (ii) A – C = {3, 9, 15, 18, 21}, (iii) A – D = {3, 6, 9, 12, 18, 21}, (iv) B – A = {4, 8, 16, 20}, (v) C – A = {2, 4, 8, 10, 14, 16}, (vi) B – D = {4, 8, 12, 16}, (vii) B – C = {}, (viii) C – B = {2, 6, 10, 14}, (ix) C – D = {2, 4, 6, 8, 12, 14, 16}, (x) D – B = {5, 10, 15}

7. State whether each of the following statements is true or false. Justify your answers.

(i) {2, 3, 4, 5} and {3, 6} are disjoint sets.

Common element: 3.
Not disjoint as they share 3.

Conclusion: False

(ii) {a, e, i, o, u} and {a, b, c, d} are disjoint sets.

Common element: a.
Not disjoint as they share a.

Conclusion: False

(iii) {2, 6, 10, 14} and {3, 7, 11, 15} are disjoint sets.

No common elements.
Disjoint as they have no elements in common.

Conclusion: True

(iv) {2, 6, 10} and {3, 7, 11} are disjoint sets.

No common elements.
Disjoint as they have no elements in common.

Conclusion: True

10th Maths Sets Exercise 2.1 Solutions

Exercise 2.1 Solutions – Class X Mathematics

Exercise 2.1 Solutions – Class X Mathematics

These solutions are based on the Telangana State Class X Mathematics textbook, focusing on set theory concepts. Mathematical expressions are rendered using MathJax.

1. Which of the following are sets? Justify your answer.

(i) The collection of all the months of a year beginning with the letter “J”.

List: January, June, July.
Well-defined collection with clear membership.

Conclusion: This is a set.

(ii) The collection of ten most talented writers of India.

Membership depends on subjective judgment of “most talented.”
Not well-defined.

Conclusion: This is not a set.

(iii) A team of eleven best cricket batsmen of the world.

Membership depends on subjective “best” criterion.
Not well-defined.

Conclusion: This is not a set.

(iv) The collection of all boys in your class.

Clear membership based on objective class enrollment.
Well-defined collection.

Conclusion: This is a set.

(v) The collection of all even integers.

Clear membership (integers divisible by 2).
Well-defined collection.

Conclusion: This is a set.

2. If A = {0, 2, 4, 6}, B = {3, 5, 7} and C = {p, q, r}, then fill the appropriate symbol, \( \in \) or \( \notin \) in the blanks.

(i) 0 … A

0 is an element of A.

Symbol = \(\in\)

(ii) 3 … C

3 is not an element of C.

Symbol = \(\notin\)

(iii) 4 … B

4 is not an element of B.

Symbol = \(\notin\)

(iv) p … C

p is an element of C.

Symbol = \(\in\)

(v) 7 … B

7 is an element of B.

Symbol = \(\in\)

(vi) 7 … A

7 is not an element of A.

Symbol = \(\notin\)

3. Express the following statements using symbols.

(i) The element \( x \) does not belong to \( A \).

Symbol = \( x \notin A \)

(ii) \( d \) is an element of the set \( B \).

Symbol = \( d \in B \)

(iii) \( 1 \) belongs to the set of Natural numbers.

Symbol = \( 1 \in \mathbb{N} \)

(iv) \( 8 \) does not belong to the set of prime numbers \( P \).

Symbol = \( 8 \notin P \)

4. State whether the following statements are true or false. Justify your answer.

(i) 5 \( \in \) set of prime numbers

5 is a prime number (divisible only by 1 and itself).

Conclusion: True

(ii) S = {5, 6, 7} implies 8 \( \in \) S.

S contains {5, 6, 7}, and 8 is not in S.

Conclusion: False

(iii) -5 \( \in \) \( \mathbb{W} \) where \( \mathbb{W} \) is the set of whole numbers.

Whole numbers are {0, 1, 2, …}, and -5 is not included.

Conclusion: False

(iv) \( \frac{11}{2} \in \mathbb{Z} \) where \( \mathbb{Z} \) is the set of integers.

Integers are {…, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, …}, and \( \frac{11}{2} = 5.5 \) is not an integer.

Conclusion: False

5. Write the following sets in roster form.

(i) B = {x : x is a natural number smaller than 6}

Natural numbers: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.

Roster form = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5}

(ii) C = {x : x is a two-digit natural number such that the sum of its digits is 8}

Two-digit numbers with digit sum 8: 17, 26, 35, 44, 53, 62, 71, 80.

Roster form = {17, 26, 35, 44, 53, 62, 71, 80}

(iii) D = {x : x is a prime number which is a divisor of 60}

Prime factors of 60 = 2 × 2 × 3 × 5: 2, 3, 5.

Roster form = {2, 3, 5}

(iv) E = {x : x is an alphabet in BETTER}

Unique letters in “BETTER”: B, E, T, R.

Roster form = {B, E, T, R}

6. Write the following sets in the set-builder form.

(i) {3, 6, 9, 12}

Common property: Multiples of 3.

Set-builder form = {x : x is a multiple of 3 and \( x \leq 12 \)}

(ii) {2, 4, 8, 16, 32}

Common property: Powers of 2 up to 32.

Set-builder form = {x : x = 2^n, n is a natural number and \( x \leq 32 \)}

(iii) {5, 25, 125, 625}

Common property: Powers of 5.

Set-builder form = {x : x = 5^n, n is a natural number and \( x \leq 625 \)}

(iv) {1, 4, 9, 16, 25, …, 100}

Common property: Perfect squares up to 100.

Set-builder form = {x : x = n^2, n is a natural number and \( x \leq 100 \)}

7. Write the following sets in roster form.

(i) A = {x : x is a natural number greater than 50 but smaller than 100}

Natural numbers from 51 to 99.

Roster form = {51, 52, 53, …, 99}

(ii) B = {x : x is an integer, \( x^2 < 4 \)}

\( x^2 < 4 \) implies \( -2 < x < 2 \).
Integers in range: -1, 0, 1.

Roster form = {-1, 0, 1}

(iii) D = {x : x is a letter in the word “LOYAL”}

Unique letters in “LOYAL”: L, O, Y, A.

Roster form = {L, O, Y, A}

8. Match the roster form with set-builder form.

(i) {1, 2, 3, 6}

Elements are prime numbers and divisors of 6 (2, 3) plus 1, 6.
Matches: {x : x is a prime number and a divisor of 6}.

Match = (a)

(ii) {2, 3}

Elements are prime numbers and divisors of 6.
Matches: {x : x is a natural number and divisor of 6} (subset with 2, 3).

Match = (c)

(iii) {m, a, t, h, e, i, c, s}

Elements are letters of “MATHEMATICS”.
Matches: {x : x is a letter of the word MATHEMATICS}.

Match = (d)

(iv) {1, 3, 5, 7, 9}

Elements are odd natural numbers smaller than 10.
Matches: {x : x is an odd natural number smaller than 10}.

Match = (b)