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How to Interpret Venn Diagrams in Probability

Subject: Mathematics

Book: Maths Mastery

Venn diagrams visually represent sets and their overlaps, making them invaluable for probability calculations. Each set is a circle; overlaps indicate shared elements. For two sets A and B, P(A ∪ B) = P(A) + P(B) – P(A ∩ B). If A and B are disjoint, the overlap is zero. Complex three-set diagrams enable step-by-step logic (like subtracting double counts, adding triple overlaps). Venn-based thinking clarifies relationships among events (e.g., students taking different classes). Proficiency in reading or constructing Venn diagrams streamlines probability, set operations, and multi-category data analysis.

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