Explanation
Step 1: Label the given information and use relevant formula
It is given that n(X) = 17,n(Y) = 23,n(X∪Y) = 38
As we know that, n(X∪Y) = n(X) + n(Y) - n(X∩Y)
Using the formula we get
n(X) + n(Y) - n(X∩Y) = (X∪Y)
∴17 + 23 - n(X∩Y) = 38
⇒n(X∩Y) = 40 - 38 = 2
Hence, the value is 2.
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