alleryStart learning →x belongs to B but not A. Adding x to A changes the number of elements in A ∪ B how?
ADoubles in size
BStays unchanged
CRises by one
DFalls by one
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Stays unchanged
x was already in the union through B, so adding it to A adds no new union element.
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