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Split each of the following into simple sentences and determine whether it is true or false. Also, determine whether an ‘inclusive or’ or ‘exclusive or’ is used.(i) The sum of 3 and 7 is 10 or 11.(ii) (1 + i) is a real or a complex number.(iii) Every quadratic equation has one or two real roots.(iv) You are wet when it rains, or you are in a river.(v) 24 is a multiple of 5 or 8.(vi) Every integer is rational or irrational.(vii) For getting a driving license, you should have a ration card or a passport.(viii) 100 is a multiple of 6 or 8.(ix) Square of an integer is positive or negative.(x) Sun rises or Moon sets. |
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Answer» (i) The sum of 3 and 7 is 10 or 11. Let p: The sum of 3 and 7 is 10. And q: The sum of 3 and 7 is 11. First sentence is TRUE. Second sentence is FALSE. Or used is ‘Exclusive or’. (ii) (1 + i) is a real or a complex number. Let q: (1 + i) is a real number. And q: (1 + i) is a complex number. First sentence is TRUE. Second sentence is FALSE. Or used is ‘Exclusive or’. (iii) Every quadratic equation has one or two real roots. Let q: Every quadratic equation has one real root. And q: Every quadratic equation has two real roots. P and q both are False. Given sentence is FALSE. (iv) You are wet when it rains, or you are in a river. Let p: You are wet when it rains. And q: You are wet when you are in a river. (p or q) is true. Or used is ‘Inclusive or’ because you can get wet either it rains or when you are in the river. (v) 24 is a multiple of 5 or 8. Let p: 24 is a multiple of 5. And q: 24 is a multiple of 8. First sentence is FALSE. Second sentence is TRUE. Or used is ‘Exclusive or’. (vi) Every integer is rational or irrational. Let p: Every integer is rational. And q: Every integer is irrational. (p or q) is true. ‘Or’ used is ‘Exclusive or’. (vii) For getting a driving license you should have a ration card or a passport. Let p: For getting a driving license you should have a ration card. And q: For getting a driving license you should have a passport. (p or q) is true. Or used is ‘Inclusive or’, because you can get a driving license with ration card or with passport or when they have both. (viii) 100 is a multiple of 6 or 8. Let p: 100 is a multiple of 6. And q: 100 is a multiple of 8. (p or q) is FALSE. (ix) Square of an integer is positive or negative. Let p: Square of an integer is positive. And q: Square of an integer is negative. (p or q) is FALSE. (x) Sun rises or Moon sets. Let p: Sun rises. And q: Moon sets. (p or q) is TRUE. Here, Or used is ‘Exclusive or’. |
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