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Let R1 be a relation defined by R1=a,b|ab,a,b. Then R1 is


A

Reflexive, transitive and symmetric

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Reflexive, transitive but not symmetric

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C

Symmetric, transitive but not reflexive

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D

Neither transitive nor reflexive but symmetric

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Solution

The correct option is B

Reflexive, transitive but not symmetric


Explanation for the correct option:

Checking the relation:

For any a,aa therefore the relation is symmetric

Consider a=2b=1

a,bR1 because 21

But (b,a)R1 since 12

Therefore R1 is not symmetric

Consider (a,b)R1 and (b,c)R1

Therefore ab and bc

Which means ac

Therefore (a,c)R1

So whenever a,bR1 and b,cR1it implies a,cR1

R1 is transitive

R1is reflexive, transitive but not symmetric

Hence, option (C) is the correct answer


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