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VENN DIAGRAM

Venn Diagram

Definition Of Venn Diagram

A Venn diagram is a diagram that uses circles to illustrate the relationships among sets.

Examples of Venn Diagram

  • The Venn diagram below shows the number of grade 5 students who scored above 50% on Math, above 50% on Science, and above 50% on both Math and Science








       
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    From the Venn diagram, we learn that 16 students scored above 50% on Math, 21 students scored above 50% on Science, and 6 students scored above 50% on both Math and Science.

Video Examples: Solving Problems with Venn Diagrams

Solved Example on Venn Diagram

Ques: Find the LCM of 14 and 36 using a Venn diagram.

Choices:

A. 256 
B. 252 
C. 254 
D. 250 
Correct Answer: B

Solution:

Step 1: 14 = 2 ' 7 
36 = 2 ' 2 ' 3 ' 3 [Write the prime factors of 14 and 36.]
Step 2: Represent all the prime factors of 14 and 36 in a Venn diagram

Step 3: 7 ' 2 ' 3 ' 3 ' 2 = 252 [Multiply all the factors in the Venn diagram.]
Step 4: The LCM of 14 and 36 is 252.

Quick Summary

  • Venn diagrams visually represent sets and their relationships.
  • Overlapping regions show the intersection of sets.
  • They are used to solve problems involving set operations like union and intersection.
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🍎 Teacher Insights

Use real-world examples to illustrate the concept of sets and their relationships. Encourage students to create their own Venn diagrams to solve problems.

🎓 Prerequisites

  • Basic Set Theory
  • Understanding of Numbers
  • Basic Arithmetic

Check Your Knowledge

Q1: In a Venn diagram with sets A and B, what does the region outside both circles represent?

Q2: If set A has 5 elements, set B has 7 elements, and A ∩ B has 2 elements, how many elements are in A ∪ B?

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What does the overlapping region in a Venn diagram represent?
A: The overlapping region represents the intersection of the sets, containing elements that belong to both sets.

Q: Can Venn diagrams represent more than two sets?
A: Yes, Venn diagrams can represent more than two sets, although the diagrams become more complex with each additional set.

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