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Activity No. 8 Problems Involving Three Sets
Activity No. 8 Problems Involving Three Sets
First Quarter
A C T I V I T Y No. 8
Type of Activity : Problem Solving
Activity Title : PROBLEM SOLVING INVOLVING THREE SETS
Learning Competency : The learner uses Venn Diagrams to represent sets, subsets, and set operations.
(M7NS-Ib-2)
Learning Target : To solve word problems that involve three sets
Reference : Grade VII Math Module
You will appreciate more the concepts and the use of Venn Diagram as you work through different
word problems that involve three sets. Hint: Work from the intersection of the three sets.
EXAMPLES:
1. In a survey, students were asked about their favorite subjects. The results are as follows:
132 students like Math 36 students like Math and Science
163 students like Science 38 students like Math and English
73 students like English 22 students like all three subjects
51 students like Science and English
Using a Venn diagram, determine (a) the number of students who like Math Only
(b) Science only
SOLUTION: (c) English only
(d) The total number of students in the survey