logo

Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics practice

exam practice - Comprehend and apply set terminology, notation, and Venn diagrams involving two or three sets. Use Venn diagrams to illustrate sets and express relationships between them. The following set notation will be utilized: • n(A) indicates the number of elements in set A • ‘… is an element of …’ • ‘… is not an element of …’ • A' denotes the complement of set A • ∅ represents the empty set • Universal set is denoted as U • A ⊆ B indicates that A is a subset of B • A ⊈ B indicates that A is not a subset of B • A ∪ B signifies the union of sets A and B • A ∩ B signifies the intersection of sets A and B. Example definitions of sets include: A = {x: x is a natural number}, B = {(x, y): y = mx + c}, C = {x: a ≤ x ≤ b}, D = {a, b, c, …}. - Sets

Try the question first, then check the answer and practise the same topic again.

At a glance

2

Paper

2

Marks

Topic

Sets

Exam-style question

Try this first

Paper 2Core or Extended Mathematics2 marks

Given the sets C = {x: x is an even number} and D = {x: x is a prime number}.

Description

Set Definitions

Identify the intersection of sets C and D.

  1. a

    Calculate What is C ∩ D?

    Aim for approximately 2 distinct marking points.

    [2]

0 of 1 part answered

Answer every part before opening the mark scheme.

Maths method check

  • Topic focus: Sets.
  • Question style: structured_mathematics.
  • Reasoning demand: reasoning.
  • Check the operation, notation, units, and final answer form against the question before moving on.

Common mistake

No common mistake is linked to this question yet.

Related flashcards

Flashcard 1 of 6

Press Space to flip, arrows to move

Related practice questions

Question 1 of 5

Choose an answer, get feedback, then move sideways through the set.

0 of 4 attempted

Paper 2 structured question: Sets

Paper 2Core or Extended Mathematics2 marks

Description

Set Relationships

Using the sets A and B, determine the union and intersection of these sets.

  1. a

    Calculate Find A ∪ B.

    Aim for approximately 2 distinct marking points.

    [2]