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151.

For any sets A and B, prove that(A × B) ∩ (B × A) = (A ∩ B) × (B ∩ A)

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Given: A and B two sets are given. 

Need to prove: (A × B) ∩ (B × A) = (A ∩ B) × (B ∩ A) 

Let us consider, (x, y)∈(A × B) ∩ (B × A) 

⇒ (x, y)∈(A × B) and (x, y)∈(B × A) 

⇒ (x∈A and y∈B) and (x∈B and y∈A)

⇒ (x∈A and x∈B) and (y∈B and y∈A) 

⇒ x∈(A ×B) and y∈(B × A)

⇒ (x, y)∈(A × B) ∩ (B × A) 

From this, we can conclude that, 

⇒ (A × B) ∩ (B × A) ⊆ (A ∩ B) × (B ∩ A)..... (1) 

Let us consider again, (a, b)∈(A ∩ B) × (B ∩ A) 

⇒ a∈(A ∩ B) and b∈(B ∩ A) 

⇒ (a∈A and a∈B) and (b∈B and b∈A) 

⇒ (a∈A and b∈B) and (a∈B and b∈A) 

⇒ (a, b)∈(A × B) and (a, b)∈(B × A) 

⇒ (a, b)∈(A × B) ∩ (B × A) 

From this, we can conclude that, 

⇒ (A ∩ B) × (B ∩ A) ⊆ (A × B) ∩ (B × A) ...... (2) 

Now by the definition of set we can say that, from (1) and (2), 

(A × B) ∩ (B × A) = (A ∩ B) × (B ∩ A) [Proved]

152.

Let R = {(a, b): a, b ∈ Z and (a – b) is divisible by 5}. Show that R is an equivalence relation on Z.

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It is given that

R = {(a, b): a, b ∈ Z and (a – b) is divisible by 5}

We know that

(a, b) ∈ R where a – b is divisible by 5.

(i) Reflexive-

We know that (a, a) ∈ R as a – a = 0 divisible by 5.

Therefore, R is reflexive.

(ii) Symmetric-

We know that (a, b) ∈ R as a – b is divisible by 5.

So we get

a – b = 5k and b – a = – 5k

Hence, b – a is also divisible by 5 and (b, a) ∈ R

Therefore, R is symmetric.

(iii) Transitive-

We know that if (a, b) and (b, c) ∈ R as a – b is divisible by 5

So we get

a – b = 5m and b – c is divisible by 5 where b – c = 5n

By adding we get

a – c = 5 (m + n)

Here, a – c is divisible by 5 and (a, c) ∈ R which is transitive.

R is reflexive, symmetric and transitive and therefore is an equivalence relation.

153.

Choose the correct option. The relation R = {(1, 1), (2, 2), (3, 3), (1, 2), (2, 3), (1, 3)} on a set A = {1, 2, 3} is(a) reflexive, transitive but not symmetric (b) reflexive, symmetric but not transitive (c) symmetric, transitive but not reflexive (d) reflexive but neither symmetric nor transitive.

Answer»

R = {(1, 1), (2, 2), (3, 3), (1, 2), (2, 3), (1, 3)} on set A = {1, 2, 3}. 

(i) Since (1, 1), (2, 2), (3, 3) ∈ R ⇒ R is reflexive. 

(ii) (1, 2) ∈ R but (2, 1) ∉ R ⇒ R is not symmetric. 

(iii) (1, 2) ∈ R, (2, 3) ∈ R and (1, 3) ∈R ⇒ R is transitive. 

∴ Option (a) is the right answer.

154.

What is an equivalence relation?Show that the relation of ‘similarity’ on the set S of all triangles in a plane is an equivalence relation.

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An equivalence relation is one which possesses the properties of reflexivity, symmetry and transitivity.

(i) Reflexivity: A relation R on A is said to be reflexive if (a, a) є R for all a є A.

(ii) Symmetry: A relation R on A is said to be symmetrical if (a,b) є R è(b, a) є R for all (a, b) є A. 

(iii) Transitivity: A relation R on A is said to be transitive if (a, b) є R and (b, c) є R è (a, c) є R for all (a, b, c) є A.

Let S be a set of all triangles in a plane. 

(i) Since every triangle is similar to itself, it is reflexive.

(ii) If one triangle is similar to another triangle, it implies that the other triangle is also similar to the first triangle. Hence, it is symmetric. 

(iii) If one triangle is similar to a triangle and another triangle is also similar to that triangle, all the three triangles are similar. Hence, it is transitive.

155.

Let R = {(a, b): a, b ∈ Z and (a + b) is even}. Show that R is an equivalence relation on Z.

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It is given that

R = {(a, b): a, b ∈ Z and (a + b) is even}

Reflexive:

If a ∈ Z then a + a = 2a, which is even

So we get (a, a) ∈ R

Therefore, it is reflexive.

Symmetric:

Consider (a, b) ∈ Z then a + b is even

The same way b + a is also even.

So we know that (b, a) also belongs to R.

We get (a, b) ∈ R and (b, a) ∈ R

Therefore, R is symmetric.

Transitive:

Consider (a, b) and (b, c) ∈ R then a + b = 2k and b + c = 2r is even

By adding them

a + 2b + c = 2k + r

We get

a + c = 2 (k + r – b)

So a + c is even (a, c) ∈ R

Therefore, R is transitive.

We know that R is reflexive, symmetric and transitive.

Therefore, R is equivalence.

156.

I is the set of integers. Describe the following relations in words, giving its domain and range.{(0, 0), (1, –1), (2, – 2), (3, –3)...}

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R = {(0, 0), (1, – 1), (2, – 2), (3, – 3) ...} = {(x, y) : y = – x, x ∈ W} 

Domain = {0, 1, 2, 3, ....} = W, Range = {...,– 3, – 2, – 1, 0}

157.

Let A be the set of all triangles in a plane. Show that the relation R = {(∆1, ∆2): ∆1 ~ ∆2} is an equivalence relation on A.

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Reflectivity:

Consider ∆ as an arbitrary element on A

We know that

∆ – ∆ => (∆, ∆) ∈ R Ɐ ∆ ∈ R

Hence, R is reflective.

Symmetric:

Consider ∆1 and ∆2 ∈ A where (∆1, ∆2) ∈ R

We get (∆1, ∆2) ∈ R => ∆1 ~ ∆2

So ∆1 ~ ∆2 ∈ R => (∆1, ∆2) ∈ R

Hence, R is symmetric.

Transitivity:

Consider ∆1, ∆2 and ∆3 ∈ A where (∆1, ∆2) and (∆2, ∆3) ∈ R

We get

(∆1, ∆2) ∈ R => ∆1 ~ ∆2

(∆2, ∆3) ∈ R => ∆2 ~ ∆3

It can be written as

(∆1, ∆3) ∈ R => ∆1 ~ ∆3

Hence, R is transitive.

158.

Determine the domain and range of the relation R defined by :R = {(x, x3) : x is a prime number less than 10}

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Given, 

R = {(x, x3) : x is a prime number less than 10} 

Prime numbers less than 10 are 2, 3, 5 and 7 

∴ R = {(2,23), (3,33), (5,53), (7,73)} 

⇒ R = {(2, 8), (3, 27), (5, 125), (7, 343)} 

So, 

Domain of relation R = {2, 3, 5, 7} 

Range of relation R = {8, 27, 125, 343}

159.

Determine the domain and range of the following relations : R= {a, b) : a N, a < 5, b = 4}

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Given, 

R= {a, b) : a N, a < 5, b = 4} 

Natural numbers less than 5 are 1, 2, 3 and 4 

Therefore,

a {1, 2, 3, 4} and b {4} 

⇒ R = {(1, 4), (2, 4), (3, 4), (4, 4)} 

So, 

Domain of relation R = {1, 2, 3, 4} 

Range of relation R = {4}

160.

Let N be the set of natural numbers. Describe the following relation in words giving its domain and the range.{(1, 1), (16, 2), (81, 3), (216, 4)}

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The given relation stated in words is 

R = {(x, y) : x is the fourth power of y; x ∈ N, y ∈ {1, 2, 3, 4}}.

161.

Define a relation on a set. What do you mean by the domain and range of a relation. Give an example.

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A relation R in a set A is a subset of A × A.

Thus, R is a relation in a set A R ⊆ A × A.

If (a, b) ∈ R then we say that a is related to b and write, a R b.

If (a, b) ∉ R then we say that a is not related to b and write, a  b.

Consider R be a relation in a set A. Then, the set of all first coordinates of elements of R is called the domain of R, written as dom (R) and the set of all second coordinates of R is called the range of R, written as range (R).

For example:

R = {(-1, 1), (1, 1), (-2, 4), (2, 4)}

dom (R) = {-1, 1, -2, 2}

range (R) = {1, 4}

162.

If A = {2, 3}, B = {4, 5}, C = {5, 6} find A x (B ∪ C), (A x B) ∪ (A x C).

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Given as A = {2, 3}, B = {4, 5} and C = {5, 6}

Let us find the A x (B ∪ C) and (A x B) ∪ (A x C)

(B ∪ C) = {4, 5, 6}

A × (B ∪ C) = {2, 3} × {4, 5, 6}

= {(2, 4), (2, 5), (2, 6), (3, 4), (3, 5), (3, 6)}

(A × B) = {2, 3} × {4, 5}

= {(2, 4), (2, 5), (3, 4), (3, 5)}

(A × C) = {2, 3} × {5, 6}

= {(2, 5), (2, 6), (3, 5), (3, 6)}

Thus, (A × B) ∪ (A × C) = {(2, 4), (2, 5), (2, 6), (3, 4), (3, 5), (3, 6)}

A × (B ∪ C) = {(2, 4), (2, 5), (2, 6), (3, 4), (3, 5), (3, 6)}

163.

If A = {1, 2, 3}, B = {4}, C = {5}, then verify that:(i) A x (B ∪ C) = (A x B) ∪ (A x C)(ii) A x (B ∩ C) = (A x B) ∩ (A x C)(iii) A x (B – C) = (A x B) – (A x C)

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Given as

A = {1, 2, 3}, B = {4} and C = {5}

(i) A × (B ∪ C) = (A × B) ∪ (A × C)

Let us consider the LHS  (B ∪ C)

(B ∪ C) = {4, 5}
A × (B ∪ C) = {1, 2, 3} × {4, 5}

= {(1, 4), (1, 5), (2, 4), (2, 5), (3, 4), (3, 5)}

Then, RHS

(A × B) = {1, 2, 3} × {4}

= {(1, 4), (2, 4), (3, 4)}

(A × C) = {1, 2, 3} × {5}

= {(1, 5), (2, 5), (3, 5)}

(A × B) ∪ (A × C) = {(1, 4), (2, 4), (3, 4), (1, 5), (2, 5), (3, 5)}

∴ LHS = RHS

(ii) A × (B ∩ C) = (A × B) ∩ (A × C)

Let us consider the LHS: (B ∩ C)

(B ∩ C) = ∅ (Here, no common element)

A × (B ∩ C) = {1, 2, 3} × ∅

= ∅

Then, RHS

(A × B) = {1, 2, 3} × {4}

= {(1, 4), (2, 4), (3, 4)}

(A × C) = {1, 2, 3} × {5}

= {(1, 5), (2, 5), (3, 5)}

(A × B) ∩ (A × C) = ∅

∴ LHS = RHS

(iii) A × (B − C) = (A × B) − (A × C)

Let us consider the LHS: (B − C)
(B − C) = ∅

A × (B − C) = {1, 2, 3} × ∅

= ∅

Then, RHS

(A × B) = {1, 2, 3} × {4}

= {(1, 4), (2, 4), (3, 4)}

(A × C) = {1, 2, 3} × {5}

= {(1, 5), (2, 5), (3, 5)}

(A × B) − (A × C) = ∅

Thus, LHS = RHS

164.

Determine the domain and range of the following relations: (i) {(–3, 1), (–1, 1), (1, 0), (3, 0)} (ii) {(x, y): x is a multiple of 3 and y is a multiple of 5} (iii) {(x, x2): x is a prime number less than 15}

Answer»

(i) Domain = {–3, –1, 1, 3}, Range = {0, 1} 

(ii) Domain = {x : x is a multiple of 3} = {3n : n ∈ Z} 

Range = {y : y is a multiple of 5} = {5n : n ∈ Z} 

(iii) Relation = {(x, x2) : x is a prime number less than 15} 

= {(2, 4), (3, 9), (5, 25), (7, 49), (11, 121), (13, 169)} 

Domain = {2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13}, Range = {4, 9, 25, 49, 121, 169}

165.

Let A = {x ϵ W : x &lt; 2}, B = {x ϵ N : 1 &lt; x ≤ 4} and C = {3, 5}. Verify that: (i) A × (B ∪ C) = (A × B) ∪ (A × C) (ii) A × (B ∩ C) = (A × B) ∩ (A × C)

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(i) Given: 

A = {x ϵ W : x < 2} 

Here, W denotes the set of whole numbers (non – negative integers). 

∴ A = {0, 1} 

[∵ It is given that x < 2 and the whole numbers which are less than 2 are 0 & 1] 

B = {x ϵ N : 1 < x ≤ 4} 

Here, N denotes the set of natural numbers. 

∴ B = {2, 3, 4} 

[∵ It is given that the value of x is greater than 1 and less than or equal to 4] and C = {3, 5} 

L. H. S = A × (B ⋃ C) 

By the definition of the union of two sets, (B ⋃ C) = {2, 3, 4, 5} 

= {0, 1} × {2, 3, 4, 5} 

Now, by the definition of the Cartesian product, 

Given two non – empty sets P and Q. The Cartesian product P × Q is the set of all ordered pairs of elements from P and Q, .i.e. 

P × Q = {(p, q) : p Є P, q Є Q}

= {(0, 2), (0, 3), (0, 4), (0, 5), (1, 2), (1, 3), (1, 4), (1, 5)} 

R. H. S = (A × B) ⋃ (A × C) 

Now, A × B = {0, 1} × {2, 3, 4} 

= {(0, 2), (0, 3), (0, 4), (1, 2), (1, 3), (1, 4)} 

and A × C = {0, 1} × {3, 5} 

= {(0, 3), (0, 5), (1, 3), (1, 5)} 

Now, we have to find (A × B) ⋃ (A × C) 

So, by the definition of the union of two sets, 

(A × B) ⋃ (A × C) = {(0, 2), (0, 3), (0, 4), (0, 5), (1, 2), (1, 3), (1, 4), (1, 5)} 

= L. H. S 

∴ L. H. S = R. H. S is verified

(ii) Given: 

A = {x ϵ W : x < 2} 

Here, W denotes the set of whole numbers (non – negative integers). 

∴ A = {0, 1} 

[∵ It is given that x < 2 and the whole numbers which are less than 2 are 0, 1] 

B = {x ϵ N : 1 < x ≤ 4} 

Here, N denotes the set of natural numbers. 

∴ B = {2, 3, 4} 

[∵ It is given that the value of x is greater than 1 and less than or equal to 4] and C = {3, 5} 

L. H. S = A × (B ⋂ C) 

By the definition of the intersection of two sets, (B ⋂ C) 

= {3} = {0, 1} × {3} 

Now, by the definition of the Cartesian product, 

Given two non – empty sets P and Q. The Cartesian product P × Q is the set of all ordered pairs of elements from P and Q, .i.e. 

P × Q = {(p, q) : p Є P, q Є Q}

= {(0, 3), (1, 3)} 

R. H. S = (A × B) ⋂ (A × C) 

Now, A × B = {0, 1} × {2, 3, 4} 

= {(0, 2), (0, 3), (0, 4), (1, 2), (1, 3), (1, 4)} 

and A × C = {0, 1} × {3, 5} 

= {(0, 3), (0, 5), (1, 3), (1, 5)} 

Now, we have to find (A × B) ⋂ (A × C) 

So, by the definition of the intersection of two sets, 

(A × B) ⋂ (A × C) = {(0, 3), (1, 3)} 

= L. H. S 

∴ L. H. S = R. H. S is verified

166.

Let A = {3, 5} and B = {7, 11}. Let R = {(a, b): a ∈ A, b ∈ B, a-b is odd}. Show that R is an empty relation from A into B.

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Given as

A = {3, 5} and B = {7, 11}

R = {(a, b): a ∈ A, b ∈ B, a-b is odd}

Putting a = 3 and b = 7,

a – b = 3 – 7 = -4 which is not odd

Putting a = 3 and b = 11,

 a – b = 3 – 11 = -8 which is not odd

Putting a = 5 and b = 7:

a – b = 5 – 7 = -2 which is not odd

Putting a = 5 and b = 11:

a – b = 5 – 11 = -6 which is not odd

∴ R = { } = Φ

R is an empty relation from A into B.

Thus proved.

167.

Let A = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6} and let R = {(a, b): a, b ∈ A and b = a + 1}.Show that R is (i) not reflexive, (ii) not symmetric and (iii) not transitive.

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By using roster form

R = {(1, 2), (2, 3), (3, 4), (4, 5), (5, 6)}

(i) Non reflexive

We know that

(1, 1) ∈ R where 1 ∈ A

Hence, R is non reflexive.

(ii) Non symmetric

We know that

(1, 2) ∈ R but (2, 1) ∉ R

Hence, R is non symmetric.

(iii) Non transitive

We know that

(1, 2) ∈ R and (2, 3) ∈ R

In the same way (1, 3) ∉ R

Hence, R is non transitive.

168.

Let A = {1, 2} and B = {2, 3}. Then, write down all possible subsets of A × B.

Answer»

Given: A = {1, 2} and B = {2, 3} 

Need to write: All possible subsets of A × B 

A = {1, 2} and B = {2, 3} 

So, all the possible subsets of A × B are: 

(A × B) = {(x, y): x∈A and y∈B} 

= {(1, 2), (1, 3), (2,2), (2,3)}

169.

Let A and B be two sets. Show that the sets A x B and B x A have an element in common if the sets A and B be two sets such that n (A) = 3 and n (B) = 2.

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Given : n (A) = 3 

n (B) = 2 

To prove : The sets A x B and B x A have an element in common if the sets A and B be two sets such that n (A) = 3 and n (B) = 2 

Proof : 

Case 1 : No elements are common 

Assuming: 

A = (a, b, c) and B = (e, f) 

So, we have : 

A × B = {(a, e), (a, f), (b, e), (b, f), (c, e), (c, f)} 

B × A = {(e, a), (e, b), (e, c), (f, a), (f, b), (f, c)} 

There are no common ordered pair in A × B and B × A. 

Case 2 : One element is common 

Assuming : 

A = (a, b, c) and B = (a, f) 

So, we have : 

A × B = {(a, a), (a, f), (b, a), (b, f), (c, a), (c, f)} 

B × A = {(a, a), (a, b), (a, c), (f, a), (f, b), (f, c)} 

Here, 

A × B and B × A have one ordered pair in common. 

Therefore, 

We can say that A × B and B × A will have elements in common if and only if sets A and B have an element in common.

170.

Let A = {1, 2} and B = {3, 4}. Find the total number of relations from A into B.

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Given as

A = {1, 2}, B = {3, 4}

n (A) = 2 (The number of elements in set A).

n (B) = 2 (The number of elements in set B).

As we know,

n (A × B) = n (A) × n (B)

= 2 × 2

= 4 [Since, n(x) = a, n(y) = b. The total number of relations = 2ab]

Thus, number of relations from A to B are 24 = 16.

171.

On the set S of all real numbers, define a relation R = {(a, b): a ≤ b}.Show that R is (i) reflexive, (ii) transitive (iii) not symmetric.

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(i) Reflexivity

Consider a as an arbitrary element on the set S

So we get a ≤ a where (a, a) ∈ R

Hence, R is reflective.

(ii) Transitivity

Consider a, b and c ∈ S where (a, b) and (b, c) ∈ S

We get

(a, b) ∈ R => a ≤ b and (b, c) ∈ R => b ≤ c

Based on the above equation we get

(a, c) ∈ R => a ≤ c

Hence, R is transitive.

(iii) Non symmetry

We know that

(5, 6) ∈ R => 5 ≤ 6

In the same way

(6, 5) ∈ R => 6 ≰ 5

Hence, R is non symmetric.

172.

Let A be the set of all points in a plane and let O be the origin. Show that the relation R = {(P, Q): P, Q ∈ A and OP = OQ} is an equivalence relation.

Answer»

Consider O as the origin of the plane

So R = {(P, Q): OP = OQ)

By considering properties of relation R

Symmetric:

Consider P and Q as the two points in set A where (P, Q) ∈ R

We can write it as

OP = OQ where (Q, P) ∈ R

So we get (P, Q) ∈ R and (Q, P) ∈ R for P, Q ∈ A

Hence, R is symmetric.

Reflexivity:

Consider P as any point in set A where OP = OP

We know that (P, P) ∈ R for all P ∈ A

Hence, R is reflexive.

Transitivity:

Consider P, Q and S as three points in a set A where (P, Q) ∈ R and (Q, S) ∈ R

We know that OP = OQ and OQ = OS

So we get OP = OS where (P, S) ∈ R

Hence, R is transitive

Therefore, R is an equivalence relation.

Consider P as a fixed point in set A and let Q be a point in set A where (P, Q) ∈ R

We know that OP = OQ where Q moves in the plane that its distance from O.

So we get O (0, 0) = OP

So the locus of Q is a circle having centre at O and OP as the radius

Therefore, the set of all points which is related to P passes through the point P having O as centre.

173.

Let R = {(a, b): a, b ∈ N and b = a + 5, a &lt; 4}. Find the domain and range of R.

Answer»

By substituting values we get

R = {(1, 6), (2, 7), (3, 8)}

So we get

dom (R) = {1, 2, 3}

range (R) = {6, 7, 8}

174.

Determine the domain and range of the relation R defined by(i) R = {(x, x + 5): x ∈ {0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5}(ii) R= {(x, x3): x is a prime number less than 10}

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(i) Given as

R = {(x, x + 5): x ∈ {0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5}

∴ R = {(0, 0 + 5), (1, 1 + 5), (2, 2 + 5), (3, 3 + 5), (4, 4 + 5), (5, 5 + 5)}

R = {(0, 5), (1, 6), (2, 7), (3, 8), (4, 9), (5, 10)}

Therefore,

The domain of relation R = {0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5}

The range of relation R = {5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10}

(ii) Given as

R = {(x, x3): x is a prime number less than 10}

Since, the prime numbers less than 10 are 2, 3, 5 and 7

∴ R = {(2, 23), (3, 33), (5, 53), (7, 73)}

R = {(2, 8), (3, 27), (5, 125), (7, 343)}

Therefore,

The domain of relation R = {2, 3, 5, 7}

The range of relation R = {8, 27, 125, 343}

175.

Let A = {a, b}. List all relations on A and find their number.

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Here, the total number of relations that can be defined from the set A to the set B is the number of possible subsets of A × B. When n (A) = p and n (B) = q, then n (A × B) = pq.

There, the total number of relations is 2pq.

Then,

A × A = {(a, a), (a, b), (b, a), (b, b)}

The total number of relations are all possible subsets of A × A:

[{(a, a), (a, b), (b, a), (b, b)}, {(a, a), (a, b)}, {(a, a), (b, a)},{(a, a), (b, b)}, {(a, b), (b, a)}, {(a, b), (b, b)}, {(b, a), (b, b)}, {(a, a), (a, b), (b, a)}, {(a, b), (b, a), (b, b)}, {(a, a), (b, a), (b, b)}, {(a, a), (a, b), (b, b)}, {(a, a), (a, b), (b, a), (b, b)}]

n (A) = 2 ⇒ n (A × A) = 2 × 2 = 4

Thus, the total number of relations = 24 = 16

176.

Let A = {1, 2}, B = {1, 2, 3, 4}, C = {5, 6} and D = {5, 6, 7, 8}. Verify that : i. A x C B x D ii. A x (B ∩ C) = (A x B) ∩ (A x C)

Answer»

Given : A = {1, 2}, B = {1, 2, 3, 4}, C = {5, 6} and D = {5, 6, 7, 8} 

(i) To prove : A × C ⊂ B × D 

LHS : A × C = {(1, 5), (1, 6), (2, 5), (2, 6)} 

RHS : B × D = {(1, 5), (1, 6), (1, 7), (1, 8), (2, 5), (2, 6), (2, 7), (2, 8), (3, 5), (3, 6), (3, 7), (3, 8), (4, 5), (4, 6), (4, 7), (4, 8)} 

Since, all elements of A × C is in B × D. 

∴We can A × C ⊂ B × D 

(ii) To prove : A × (B ∩ C) = (A × B) ∩ (A × C) 

LHS : (B ∩ C) = ∅ 

A × (B ∩ C) = ∅ 

RHS : (A × B) = {(1, 1), (1, 2), (1, 3), (1, 4), (2, 1), (2, 2), (2, 3), (2, 4)} 

(A × C) = {(1, 5), (1, 6), (2, 5), (2, 6)} 

Since, there is no common element between A × B and A × C 

⇒ (A × B) ∩ (A × C) = ∅ 

∴ LHS = RHS

177.

Given A = {1, 2, 3}, B = {3, 4}, C = {4, 5, 6}, find (A x B)∩ (B x C).

Answer»

Given : A = {1, 2, 3}, B = {3, 4} and C = {4, 5, 6} 

To find : (A × B) ∩ (B × C) 

(A × B) = {(1, 3), (1, 4), (2, 3), (2, 4), (3, 3), (3, 4)} 

(B × C) = {(3, 4), (3, 5), (3, 6), (4, 4), (4, 5), (4, 6)} 

∴ (A × B) ∩ (B × C) = {(3, 4)}

178.

Find the domain and range of the relation `R = {(-1,1), (1,1), (-2,4), (2,4)}`.

Answer» Correct Answer - Dom ( R) `={-1,1,-2,2} and " range" ( R) ={1,4}`
179.

Let Z be the set of all integers and let a*b =a-b+ab . Then * isA. Commutative but not associativeB. Associative but not commmutativeC. Neiter commutative nor associativeD. Both commutative and accociative

Answer» Correct Answer - C
180.

Let `Q^(+)`be the set of all positive rationals then the operation * on `Q^(+)` defined by a*b `=(ab)/(2)` for all `a, b in Q^(+)` isA. Commutative but not associativeB. Associative but not commmutativeC. Neiter commutative nor associativeD. Both commutative and accociative

Answer» Correct Answer - D
181.

Let Z be the set of all integers, then , the operation * on Z defined by a*b=a+b-ab isA. Commutative but not associativeB. Associative but not commmutativeC. Neiter commutative nor associativeD. Both commutative and accociative

Answer» Correct Answer - D
182.

Define * on `Q-{-1}` by a*b=a+b+ab then ,*on Q-{-1} isA. Commutative but not associativeB. Associative but not commmutativeC. Neiter commutative nor associativeD. Both commutative and accociative

Answer» Correct Answer - D
183.

Let `Z^(+)` be the set of all positive integers , then the operation * on `Z^(+)` defined by `a`*`b=a^(b)` isA. Commutative but not associativeB. Associative but not commmutativeC. Neiter commutative nor associativeD. Both commutative and accociative

Answer» Correct Answer - C
184.

Let A = {1, 2, 3}, B = {1, 3, 5}. If relation R and A to B is given by R = {(1, 3), (2, 5), (3, 3)}. Then R−1 is A. {(3, 3), (3, 1), (5, 2)} B. {(1, 3), (2, 5), (3, 3)} C. {(1, 3), (5, 2)} D. none of these.

Answer»

Option : (A)

Inverse of a relation is given by interchanging the element’s position in each pair. 

Ex : Inverse of relation P = {(x, y)} is given by P−1 = {(y, x)}. 

Therefore, 

R−1 = {(3, 1), (5, 2), (3, 3)}.

185.

Let R be a relation on N defined by x + 2 y = 8. The domain of R isA. {2, 4, 8} B. {2, 4, 6, 8} C. {2, 4, 6} D. {1, 2, 3, 4}.

Answer»

Option : (C)

We have,

x + 2y = 8 

y = \(\frac{8-x}{2}\)

Since,

x and y are Natural numbers, 

So .. x must be an even number.. 

if x = 2, y = 3; 

if x = 4, y = 2; 

if x = 6, y = 1. 

So, 

Relation R = {(2, 3), (4, 2), (6, 1)} 

Now, 

Domain of R is {2, 4, 6}.

186.

A relation ϕ from C to R is defined by x ϕ ⬄ |x| = y. Which one is correct?A. (2 + 3i) ϕ 13B. 3 ϕ (–3)C. (1 + i) ϕ 2D. i ϕ 1

Answer»

D. i ϕ 1

In complex numbers the y-axis is taken as the imaginary axis,

Thus i ϕ 1

187.

If A = {1, 2, 3}, then a relation R = {(2, 3)} on A isA. symmetric and transitive onlyB. symmetric onlyC. transitive onlyD. none of these

Answer»

Given relation is R = {(2, 3)}, where A = {1, 2, 3}

∵ 2 ∈ A but (2, 2) ∉ R

∴ R is not a reflexive relation.

Also (2, 3) ∈ R but (3, 2) ∉ R

∴ R is not a symmetric relation.

∵ (2, 3) ∈ R but a ∈ A such that (3, a) ∈ R

Therefore, no requirement that (2, a) ∈ R is exists for R to be a transitive relation.

∴ There is no condition to prove that R is not a transitive relation.

∴ R is a transitive relation.

transitive only (c)

188.

R is a relation from {11, 12, 13} to {8, 10, 12} defined by y = x− 3. Then, R−1 is A. {(8, 11), (10, 13)} B. {(11, 8), (13, 10)} C. {(10, 13), (8, 11), (12, 10)} D. none of these.

Answer»

Option : (A)

Since, 

y = x – 3;

Therefore, 

for x = 11, y = 8. 

For x = 12, y = 9.

[But the value y = 9 does not exist in the given set.] 

For x = 13, y =10. 

So, we have 

R = {(11, 8), (13, 10)} 

Now, 

R−1 = {(8, 11), (10, 13)}.

189.

A relation φ from C to R is defined by xφy |x| = y. Which one is correct? A. (2 + 3i) φ 13 B. 3 φ (−3) C. (1 + i) φ 2 D. iφ 1.

Answer»

Option : (D)

We have,

xφy |x| = y 

By checking the options,

 A. (2 + 3i) φ 13 

x = 2 + 3i;

|x| = \(\sqrt{2^2+3^2}\) 

= √13 

Therefore, 

|x|≠ y. 

So, 

Option A is incorrect.

B. 3 φ (−3)

x = 3;

|x| = \(\sqrt{3^2}\) 

= 3 

3 ≠(-3) 

Therefore, 

Option B is incorrect.

C. (1 + i) φ 2

|x| = \(\sqrt{1^2+1^2}\) 

= √2 

√2 ≠ 2 

Therefore, 

Option C is also incorrect.

D. iφ 1 

x = i;

|x| = \(\sqrt{1^2}\) 

= 1 

1 = 1 

|x| = y. 

Therefore, 

Option D is correct.

190.

Let R be a relation on N defined by x + 2y = 8. The domain of R isA. {2, 4, 8}B. {2, 4, 6, 8}C. {2, 4, 6}D. {1, 2, 3, 4}

Answer»

C. {2, 4, 6}

{2, 4, 6}

∵ R={(2,3),(4,2),(6,1)}

Hence domain(R)={2,4,6}

191.

If A = {a, b, c, d}, then a relation R = {(a, b), (b, a), (a, a)} on A isA. symmetric and transitive onlyB. reflexive and transitive onlyC. symmetric onlyD. none of these

Answer»

D. none of these

∵ R is symmetric and reflexive
192.

R is a relation from {11, 12, 13} to {8, 10, 12} defined by y = x – 3. Then, R–1 isA. {(8, 11), (10, 13)}B. {(11, 8), (13, 10)}C. {(10, 13), (8, 11), (8, 11)}D. none of these

Answer»

A. {(8, 11), (10, 13)}

{(8, 11), (10, 13)}

According to the question R is a relation from {11, 12, 13} to {8, 10, 12} defined by y = x – 3:

⇒R={(11,8),(13,10)}

⇒R-1={(8, 11), (10, 13)}

193.

If R is a relation on the set A = {1, 2, 3} given by R = (1, 1), (2, 2), (3, 3), then R isA. reflexiveB. symmetricC. transitiveD. all the three options

Answer»

∵ An important property of equivalence is that it divides the set into pairwise disjoint subsets called equivalent classes whose collection is called a partition of the set. Note that the union of all equivalence classes gives the complete set.

194.

Let R = {(a, a), (b, b), (c, c), (a, b)} be a relation on set A = {a, b, c}. Then, R isA. identity relationB. reflexiveC. symmetricD. equivalence

Answer»

B. reflexive

∵ R = {(a, a), (b, b), (c, c), (a, b)} is satisfuing only the property of reflexive relation.

i.e Its reflexive i.e (a,a) ∈ R ∀ a ∈ A

195.

If R is a relation on the set A = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9} given by x R y ⬄ y = 3x, then R =A. {(3, 1), (6, 2), (8, 2), (9, 3)}B. {(3, 1), (6, 2), (9, 3)}C. {(3, 1), (2, 6), (3, 9)}D. none of these

Answer»

∵ For A = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9} the satisfying complete relation is:

R={(1, 3), (2, 6), (3, 9)}

196.

Let A = {1, 2, 3} and R = {(1, 2), (2, 3), (1, 3)} be a relation on A. Then, R isA. neither reflexive nor transitiveB. neither symmetric nor transitiveC. transitiveD. none of these

Answer»

C. transitive

∵ R = {(1, 2), (2, 3), (1, 3)} satisfying only the property of transitive relation.

i.e Its transitive i.e (a,b) ∈ R and (b,c) ∈ R → (a,c) ∈ R ∀

a,b,c ∈ A

197.

If R is the largest equivalence relation on a set A and S is any relation on A, thenA. R ⊂ SB. S ⊂ RC. R = SD. none of these

Answer»

∵ Understood property

198.

If R = {(2,1), (4,7), (1,−2), ...}, then write the linear relation between the components of the ordered pairs of the relation R.

Answer»

Here,

R = {(2,1),(4,7),(1,-2),…} 

It is seen that all the elements of R have a rule that (x,y)ϵ R 

⇒ y + 5 = 3x 

i.e y = 3x - 5.

199.

If R = {(x, y) :x, y Z, x2 + y2≤ 4} is a relation on Z, then domain of R isA. {0, 1, 2} B. {0, −1, −2} C. {−2, −1, 0, 1, 2} D. none of these.

Answer»

Option : (C)

Domain of R is a set constituting all values of x. 

Here, 

Possible values for x by equation x2 + y≤  4 will be 0,1,-1,2,-2. 

So, 

Domain of R is : {-2, -1, 0, 1, 2}.

200.

If R is a relation on the set A = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9} given by xRyy = 3x, then R = A. {(3, 1), (6, 2), (8, 2), (9, 3)}B. {(3, 1), (6, 2), (9, 3)} C. {(3, 1), (2, 6), (3, 9)} D. none of these.

Answer»

Option : (D)

Here, 

y = 3x; If x = 1; then y = 3. 

If x = 2; then y = 6. 

If x = 3; then y = 9. 

Therefore the required relation will be R = {(1, 3), (2, 6), (3, 9)}.