Difficulty: Easy
Correct Answer: (A ∩ C) × (B ∩ D)
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:
A well-known identity: (A × B) ∩ (C × D) = (A ∩ C) × (B ∩ D). We justify it by unpacking ordered-pair membership conditions.
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:
(x,y) lies in both products iff x ∈ A and x ∈ C, and y ∈ B and y ∈ D. Thus x ∈ A ∩ C and y ∈ B ∩ D.
Step-by-Step Solution:
A ∩ C = {1,3}B ∩ D = {2,4}(A ∩ C) × (B ∩ D) = {(1,2),(1,4),(3,2),(3,4)}
Verification / Alternative check:
Direct enumeration from both sides matches—pairs not satisfying both coordinate conditions drop out.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
(A ∩ D) × (B ∩ C) swaps intersections incorrectly; ϕ is false since intersections are nonempty; “None” contradicts the identity.
Common Pitfalls:
Interchanging first and second coordinate intersections; always match first-with-first, second-with-second.
Final Answer:
(A ∩ C) × (B ∩ D)
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