JAMB Mathematics 2006 Question 16

Question 16

Sets

If E ⊆ G ⊆ U, where U is the universal set, then the shaded venn diagram representing U − E or Ec is

Diagram for this question
  1. A.Diagram A
  2. B.Diagram B
  3. C.Diagram C
  4. D.Diagram D
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (Diagram D)

Explanation

E is inside G, which is inside U, so the diagram must show E's circle within G's. U − E is everything except E, which is the shading in D.