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Question #40306
The Question
Let and be three subsets of a universal set where . It is given that , , and . Let (for ) denote the number of elements of belonging to exactly of these sets, and denote the number of elements belonging to none of the sets. If is the coefficient of in the expansion of , find the exponent of in the prime factorization of .
Options
- A.
2
- B.
3
- C.
4
- D.
5
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Targeted practice for niche, high-difficulty concepts that frequently appear in JEE Advanced exams.
Concepts Behind This Question
Venn Diagram Overlap Logic|Multinomial Theorem|Exponent of Prime in n!
Why This Question Is Tricky
Common Mistakes
This question tests the intersection of Venn diagram inclusion-exclusion logic and the Multinomial Theorem.
The primary trap lies in miscalculating the exact set overlaps.
Students frequently confuse (exactly one set) with (at least one set), incorrectly calculating .
This leads to a distorted multinomial coefficient .
Applying Legendre's formula to this incorrect coefficient yields an exponent of 2, a lethal distractor that perfectly masks the logical error in the combinatorics phase.
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Question Information
| Subject | Mathematics |
| Chapter | Sets - Class 11 |
| Concept | Venn Diagram Overlap Logic |
| Difficulty | 8 |
| Cognitive Load | 7 |
| Target Solve Time | 160 sec |
| Access | Free |