Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Sets

Sets — practice question

In this year, each of the 40 students has travelled by at least one of plane ($P$), train ($T$) or boat ($B$). 7 travelled by plane only. 11 travelled by train only. 9 travelled by boat only. $n(P \cap T) = 8$, $n(B \cap T) = 3$, $n(B \cap P) = 6$.
(a)[3]

Complete the Venn diagram.

(b)[1]

Find the value of $n((P \cup B)')$.

(c)[1]

Use set notation to finish the statement $(P \cup T \cup B)' =$

(d)[2]

Calculate the probability that both of them have travelled only by plane.

(e)[2]

Calculate the probability that they have both also travelled by plane.

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