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If a set $A$ has 5 elements, then the number of ways of selecting two subsets $P$ and $Q$ from $A$ such that $P$ and $Q$ are mutually disjoint, is
MathematicsPermutation CombinationAP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2016
Options:
  • A $64$
  • B $128$
  • C $243$
  • D $729$
Solution:
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The correct answer is: $243$
Given set A has 5 elements, there are two subsets $P$ and Q which are mutually disjoint. So, the required number of ways of selecting two subsets will be $3^5=243$.

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