Let \(P(X)\) denote power set of a set \(X\). If \(A\) is the null set, then the number of elements in \(P(P(P(P(A))))\) is
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Let denote power set of a set . If is the null set, then the number of elements in is
- 16
- 4
- 8
- 15
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A - 16
The fourth power set contains elements. A set of size has subsets, so four successive applications starting at size give . A count of omits the empty subset from the final step.
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