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The number of symmetric relations on a set with 15 distinct elements is ______(a) 2^196(b) 2^50(c) 2^320(d) 2^78This question was addressed to me at a job interview.My question is based upon Number of Relations in section Relations of Discrete Mathematics

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The correct option is (a) 2^196

The best explanation: Let S be a SET consists of n DISTINCT ELEMENTS. There are 2^(n-1)*(n-1) number of reflexive and SYMMETRIC relations that can be formed. So, here the answer is 2^(15-1)*(15-1) = 2^196.



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