JAMB Mathematics 2007 Question 35

Question 35

Sets

Given: P = {1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11} and Q = {2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12}. Determine the relationship between P and Q.

  1. A.P∩Q = ∅
  2. B.P ⊂ Q
  3. C.Q ⊂ P
  4. D.P = Q
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (P∩Q = ∅)

Explanation

P holds only odd numbers and Q only even numbers, so they have no common element.