Functions Question 363

Question: Suppose that the number of elements in set A is p, the number of elements in set B is q and the number of elements in $ A\times B $ is 7. Then $ p^{2}+q^{2}= $

Options:

A) 42

B) 49

C) 50

D) 51

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

[c] $ n(A)=p,n(B)=q;n(A\times B)=pq=7 $ so, possible values of p, q are 7, 1 $ \Rightarrow p^{2}+q^{2}={{(7)}^{2}}+{{(1)}^{2}}=50. $