Let R be a reflexive relation on finite set A having n−elements, and let there be m−ordered pairs in R. Then
A
m≥n
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B
m≤n
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C
m=n
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D
Relation between mandn cannot be determined.
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Solution
The correct option is Am≥n Since R is a reflexive relation on A, therefore (a,a)∈R for all a∈A.
So, the minimum number of ordered pairs in R for it to be reflexive is n.
Hence, m≥n