Join the Most Relevant JEE Main 2025 Test Series & get 99+ percentile! Join Now
Search any question & find its solution
Question: Answered & Verified by Expert
If $\mathrm{A}$ and $\mathrm{B}$ are two subsets of a set $\mathrm{X}$, then what is $A \cap(A \cup B)^{\prime}$ equal to?
MathematicsSets and RelationsNDANDA 2008 (Phase 2)
Options:
  • A $\mathrm{A}$
  • B $\mathrm{B}$
  • C $\phi$
  • D $A^{\prime}$
Solution:
2839 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: $\phi$
On applying Demorgan's law, we get
On applying associative law, we get,
$=\left(\mathrm{A} \cap \mathrm{A}^{\prime}\right) \cap \mathrm{B}^{\prime}=\phi \cap \mathrm{B}^{\prime}=\phi$

Looking for more such questions to practice?

Download the MARKS App - The ultimate prep app for IIT JEE & NEET with chapter-wise PYQs, revision notes, formula sheets, custom tests & much more.