Set Theory Venn Diagram Word Problems
The best way to explain how the venn diagram works and what its formulas show is to give 2 or 3 circles venn diagram examples and problems with solutions.
Set theory venn diagram word problems. Linear inequalities word problems. Label it p put the elements in p. This video solves two problems using venn diagrams. Time and work word problems.
Know the standard parts of a venn diagram. 33 had soft drinks. Check at the end that all the numbers add up coorectly. This video is provided by the learning assistance center of howard community college.
Draw and label a venn diagram to represent the set p and indicate all the elements of set p in the venn diagram. So the number of students enrolled in at least one of the subjects is 100. The easiest way to solve problems on sets is by drawing venn diagrams as shown below. Let s start with an easy example of a two circle diagram problem.
Word problems on constant speed. Percent of a number word problems. Word problems on sets and venn diagrams. 3 had a hamburger soft drink and ice cream.
From the above venn diagram number of students enrolled in at least one of the subjects. Word problems on average speed word problems on sum of the angles of a triangle. Problem solving using venn diagram is a widely used approach in many areas such as statistics data science business set theory math logic and etc. List out the elements of p.
Word problems on ages. There is also a software package dos based available through the math archives which can give you lots of practice with the set theory aspect of venn diagrams. One with two sets and one with three sets. Venn diagram word problem here is an example on how to solve a venn diagram word problem that involves three intersecting sets.
Ratio and proportion word problems. Venn diagrams word problem one a class of 28 students were surveyed and asked if they ever had dogs or cats for pets at home. Pythagorean theorem word problems. Demonstrates how to use sets and venn diagrams to solve word problems.
For more word problem examples to work on complete with worked solutions try this page provided by joe kahlig of texas a m university. 8 had a hamburger and ice cream. In a town 85 of the people speak tamil 40 speak english and 20 speak hindi. 40 15 15 15 5 10 0 100.
Given the set p is the set of even numbers between 15 and 25. P 16 18 20 22 24 between does not include 15 and 25 draw a circle or oval. 90 students went to a school carnival. Let us see some more solved examples.
This is especially true when more than two categories are involved in the problem. One venn diagram can help solve the problem faster and save time. 5 had a hamburger and a soft drink.