Two finite sets A and B have mand n elements respectively. The total number of subsets of the set A is 56 more than the total number of subsets of the set B. Find the value of (m+n). [Answer Limit: 125 words] [UKPSC 2023]
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The number of subsets of a set with m elements is 2m, and for a set with n elements, it is 2n. Given the relationship:
2m=2n+56
To find integer values for m and n, we can test possible values:
2m=32+56=88(not a power of 2)
2m=64+56=120(not a power of 2)
2m=128+56=184(not a power of 2)
2m=16+56=72(not a power of 2)
2m=8+56=64⇒m=6
Thus, m=6 and n=3. Therefore, m+n=6+3=9.