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Which of the following statements is false for the sets A, B and C, where: A = {x | x is letter of the word 'BOWL'} B = {x | x is a letter of the word 'ELBOW'} C = {x | x is a letter of the word 'BELLOW'}

A ⊂ B
B ⊃ C
B = C
B is a proper subset of C.

Correct Answer: B is a proper subset of C.

Explanation:

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