Two finite sets have m and n elements. The total no. of subsets of the first set is 56 more than the total no. of subsets of the second set. Find the values of m and n.

Plz. give some simple method.

ANURAG.

let A and B be two sets having m and n numbers of elements respectively

number of subsets of A=2m

number of subsets of B=2n

according to question

2m-2n=56

2n(2m-n-1)=23(23-1)

therefore,

n=3  and m-n=3

m=6

  • 13
What are you looking for?