Sets-Relations-And-Functions Question 156

Question: Two finite sets have m and n elements, the total number of subsets of the first set is 56 more than the total number of subsets of the second set. Then:

Options:

A) $ m=3,n=6 $

B) $ m=6,n=3 $

C) $ m=5,n=6 $

D) None of these

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

  • $ 2^{m}=2^{n}+56 $     
    

$ \Rightarrow 2^{m}-2^{n}=64-8=2^{6}-2^{3} $