Let A,B,C are subsets of set X. Then consider the validity of the following set theoretic statement:
- \(A\cup(B/C)=(A\cup B)/(A\cup C)\)
\((A/B)/C=A/(B\cup C)\)
- \((A\cup B)=A/B\)
- \(A/B=B/C\)
The Correct Option is B
Solution and Explanation
We are given the identity: $$(A / B) / C = A / (B \cup C)$$
Let's understand what this means using set theory:
- $A / B$ means the set of elements in A but not in B: $$A \setminus B$$
- So, $(A / B) / C = (A \setminus B) \setminus C$
Now, we recall the property of set difference:
$$(A \setminus B) \setminus C = A \setminus (B \cup C)$$
This is a well-known identity in set theory.
Therefore, we conclude:
$$(A / B) / C = A / (B \cup C)$$
So the correct answer is: Option (B): $$(A/B)/C = A/(B \cup C)$$
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