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MTH 101 MTH 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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Let \(A, B, C \subseteq U\). Simplify \((A \cap B) \cup (A \cap B^c)\)?
Options
A \(\phi\)
B \(A \cup B\)
C \(A\)
Correct Answer
D \(\varnothing\)
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

By the distributive law: ((A \cap B) \cup (A \cap B^c) = A \cap (B \cup B^c) = A \cap U = A).

Hint

Use \(A \cap (B \cup C) = (A \cap B) \cup (A \cap C)\).

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