Mathematics
A set P has 3 elements. The number of proper subsets of set B is :
3 x 2 = 6
8
9
7
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Answer
If a set has n elements, the number of proper subsets = 2n - 1
n = 3
Number of proper subsets = 23 - 1
= 8 - 1
= 7
Hence, option 4 is the correct option.
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