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Which ones are sets?

A. Strong people in a town.
B. Student of the Class.
C. Members of the Provincial Assembly.
D. Famous film actors.

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Final answer:

Option B (Student of the Class) and C (Members of the Provincial Assembly) clearly represent sets because their membership can be precisely defined. Option D (Famous film actors) could also be considered a set, though it is subjective. Option A (Strong people in a town) does not clearly form a set due to the subjectivity involved in determining strength.

Step-by-step explanation:

When we discuss which ones are sets, we are referring to a collection of distinct objects, often considered as an object in its own right. To be considered a set in mathematical terms, the description must be clear enough to determine whether an object does or does not belong to that collection. Let's evaluate the options provided.

  • B. Student of the Class - This is a set because the students of a specific class can be clearly identified and listed without ambiguity.
  • C. Members of the Provincial Assembly - This is a set because the members that make up the Provincial Assembly are specific and ascertainable.
  • D. Famous film actors - This could be considered a set, albeit less well-defined, because 'famous' is subjective, but usually there is a general consensus on who famous actors are at any point in time.

In contrast:

  • A. Strong people in a town - This is not clearly a set because 'strong' is a subjective measure and can vary greatly based on individual perspective, making it ambiguous who belongs in this group.