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On R, a relation ρ is defined by xρy if and only if x – y is zero or irrational. Then (A) ρ is equivalence relation (B) ρ is reflexive but neither symmetric nor transitive(C) ρ is reflexive & symmetric but not transitive (D) ρ is symmetric & transitive but not reflexive |
Answer» The correct option (C) ρ is reflexive & symmetric but not transitive Explanation: xRy ⇒ x – y is zero or irrational xRx ⇒ 0 ∴ reflective if xRy ⇒ x – y is zero or irrational ⇒ y – x is zero or irrational ∴ yRx symmetric xRy ⇒ x – y is 0 or irrational yRz ⇒ y – z is 0 or irrational then (x – y) + (y – z) = x – z may be rational ∴ it is not transitive |
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