Let S = {x : x is a positive multiple of 3 less than 100}, P = {x : x is a prime number less than 20}, Then, n(S) + n(P) = _____

Solution

\[ S = \{3,6,9,\ldots,99\} \]

Number of multiples of 3 less than 100:

\[ \frac{99}{3} = 33 \]

Therefore,

\[ n(S)=33 \]

Prime numbers less than 20 are

\[ \{2,3,5,7,11,13,17,19\} \]

\[ n(P)=8 \]

Hence,

\[ n(S)+n(P)=33+8=41 \]

Answer

\[ \boxed{41} \]

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