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What is the total number of proper subsets of a set consisting of n elements?

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What is the total number of proper subsets of a set consisting of n elements? 

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We know that the total number of subsets of a finite set consisting of n elements is 2n
Therefore, the total number of proper subsets of a set consisting of n elements is 2\[-\]1.

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Chapter 1: Sets - Exercise 1.04 [Page 17]

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R.D. Sharma Mathematics [English] Class 11
Chapter 1 Sets
Exercise 1.04 | Q 11 | Page 17

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