NCERT Solutions for Class 12 Science Math Chapter 1 - Relations And Functions

Answer:

(i) A = {1, 2, 3 … 13, 14}

R = {(x, y): 3x − y = 0}

∴R = {(1, 3), (2, 6), (3, 9), (4, 12)}

R is not reflexive since (1, 1), (2, 2) … (14, 14) ∉ R.

Also, R is not symmetric as (1, 3) ∈R, but (3, 1) ∉ R. [3(3) − 1 ≠ 0]

Also, R is not transitive as (1, 3), (3, 9) ∈R, but (1, 9) ∉ R.

[3(1) − 9 ≠ 0]

Hence, R is neither reflexive, nor symmetric, nor transitive.

(ii) R = {(x, y): y = x + 5 and x < 4} = {(1, 6), (2, 7), (3, 8)}

It is seen that (1, 1) ∉ R.

∴R is not reflexive.

(1, 6) ∈R

But,

(6, 1) ∉ R.

∴R is not symmetric.

Now, since there is no pair in R such that (x, y) and (y, z) ∈R, then (x, z) cannot belong to R.

∴ R is not transitive.

Hence, R is neither reflexive, nor symmetric, nor transitive.

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

R = {(x, y): y is divisible by x}

We know that any number (x) is divisible by itself.

(x, x) ∈R

∴R is reflexive.

Now,

(2, 4) ∈R [as 4 is divisible by 2]

But,

(4, 2) ∉ R. [as 2 is not divisible by 4]

∴R is not symmetric.

Let (x, y), (y, z) ∈ R. Then, y is divisible by x and z is divisible by y.

∴z is divisible by x.

⇒ (x, z) ∈R

∴R is transitive.

Hence, R is reflexive and transitive but not symmetric.

(iv) R = {(x, y): x − y is an integer}

Now, for every x ∈ Z, (x, x) ∈R as x − x = 0 is an integer.

∴R is reflexive.

Now, for every x, y ∈ Z if (x, y) ∈ R, then x − y is an integer.

⇒ −(x − y) is also an integer.

⇒ (y − x) is an integer.

∴ (y, x) ∈ R

∴R is symmetric.

Now,

Let (x, y) and (y, z) ∈R, where x, y, z ∈ Z.

⇒ (x − y) and (y − z) are integers.

⇒ x − z = (x − y) + (y − z) is an integer.

∴ (x, z) ∈R

∴R is transitive.

Hence, R is reflexive, symmetric, and transitive.

(v) (a) R = {(x, y): x and y work at the same place}

(x, x) ∈ R

∴ R is reflexive.

If (x, y) ∈ R, then x and y work at the same place.

⇒ y and x work at the same place.

⇒ (y, x) ∈ R.

∴R is symmetric.

Now, let (x, y), (y, z) ∈ R

⇒ x and y work at the same place and y and z work at the same place.

⇒ x and z work at the same place.

⇒ (x, z) ∈R

∴ R is transitive.

Hence, R is reflexive, symmetric, and transitive.

(b) R = {(x, y): x and y live in the same locality}

Clearly (x, x) ∈ R as x and x is the same human being.

∴ R is reflexive.

If (x, y) ∈R, then x and y live in the same locality.

⇒ y and x live in the same locality.

⇒ (y, x) ∈ R

∴R is symmetric.

Now, let (x, y) ∈ R and (y, z) ∈ R.

⇒ x and y live in the same locality and y and z live in the same locality.

⇒ x and z live in the same locality.

⇒ (x, z) ∈ R

∴ R is transitive.

Hence, R is reflexive, symmetric, and transitive.

(c) R = {(x, y): x is exactly 7 cm taller than y}

Now,

(x, x) ∉ R

Since human being x cannot be taller than himself.

∴R is not reflexive.

Now, let (x, y) ∈R.

⇒ x is exactly 7 cm taller than y.

Then, y is not taller than x.

∴ (y, x) ∉R

Indeed if x is exactly 7 cm taller than y, then y is exactly 7 cm shorter than x.

∴R is not symmetric.

Now,

Let (x, y), (y, z) ∈ R.

⇒ x is exactly 7 cm taller thany and y is exactly 7 cm taller than z.

⇒ x is exactly 14 cm taller than z .

∴(x, z) ∉R

∴ R is not transitive.

Hence, R is neither reflexive, nor symmetric, nor transitive.

(d) R = {(x, y): x is the wife of y}

Now,

(x, x) ∉ R

Since x cannot be the wife of herself.

∴R is not reflexive.

Now, let (x, y) ∈ R

⇒ x is the wife of y.

Clearly y is not the wife of x.

∴(y, x) ∉ R

Indeed if x is the wife of y, then y is the husband of x.

∴ R is not symmetric.

Let (x, y), (y, z) ∈ R

⇒ x is the wife of y and y is the wife of z.

This case is not possible. Also, this does not imply that x is the wife of z.

∴(x, z) ∉ R

∴R is not transitive.

Hence, R is neither reflexive, nor symmetric, nor transitive.

(e) R = {(x, y): x is the father of y}

(x, x) ∉ R

As x cannot be the father of himself.

∴R is not reflexive.

Now, let (x, y) ∈R.

⇒ x is the father of y.

⇒ y cannot be the father of y.

Indeed, y is the son or the daughter of y.

∴(y, x) ∉ R

∴ R is not symmetric.

Now, let (x, y) ∈ R and (y, z) ∈ R.

⇒ x is the father of y and y is the father of z.

⇒ x is not the father of z.

Indeed x is the grandfather of z.

∴ (x, z) ∉ R

∴R is not transitive.

Hence, R is neither reflexive, nor symmetric, nor transitive.

Answer:

R = {(a, b): a ≤ b²}

It can be observed that

∴R is not reflexive.

Now, (1, 4) ∈ R as 1 < 4²

But, 4 is not less than 1².

∴(4, 1) ∉ R

∴R is not symmetric.

Now,

(3, 2), (2, 1.5) ∈ R

(as 3 < 2² = 4 and 2 < (1.5)² = 2.25)

But, 3 > (1.5)² = 2.25

∴(3, 1.5) ∉ R

∴ R is not transitive.

Hence, R is neither reflexive, nor symmetric, nor transitive.

Answer:

Let A = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6}.

A relation R is defined on set A as:

R = {(a, b): b = a + 1}

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

We can find (a, a) ∉ R, where a ∈ A.

For instance,

(1, 1), (2, 2), (3, 3), (4, 4), (5, 5), (6, 6) ∉ R

∴R is not reflexive.

It can be observed that (1, 2) ∈ R, but (2, 1) ∉ R.

∴R is not symmetric.

Now, (1, 2), (2, 3) ∈ R

But,

(1, 3) ∉ R

∴R is not transitive

Hence, R is neither reflexive, nor symmetric, nor transitive.

Answer:

R = {(a, b); a ≤ b}

Clearly (a, a) ∈ R as a = a.

∴R is reflexive.

Now,

(2, 4) ∈ R (as 2 < 4)

But, (4, 2) ∉ R as 4 is greater than 2.

∴ R is not symmetric.

Now, let (a, b), (b, c) ∈ R.

Then,

a ≤ b and b ≤ c

⇒ a ≤ c

⇒ (a, c) ∈ R

∴R is transitive.

Hence,R is reflexive and transitive but not symmetric.

Answer:

R = {(a, b): a ≤ b³}

It is observed that

∴ R is not reflexive.

Now,

(1, 2) ∈ R (as 1 < 2³ = 8)

But,

(2, 1) ∉ R (as 2 > 1³ = 1)

∴ R is not symmetric.

We have

But

∴ R is not transitive.

Hence, R is neither reflexive, nor symmetric, nor transitive.

Answer:

Let A = {1, 2, 3}.

A relation R on A is defined as R = {(1, 2), (2, 1)}.

It is seen that (1, 1), (2, 2), (3, 3) ∉R.

∴ R is not reflexive.

Now, as (1, 2) ∈ R and (2, 1) ∈ R, then R is symmetric.

Now, (1, 2) and (2, 1) ∈ R

However,

(1, 1) ∉ R

∴ R is not transitive.

Hence, R is symmetric but neither reflexive nor transitive.

Answer:

Set A is the set of all books in the library of a college.

R = {x, y): x and y have the same number of pages}

Now, R is reflexive since (x, x) ∈ R as x and x has the same number of pages.

Let (x, y) ∈ R ⇒ x and y have the same number of pages.

⇒ y and x have the same number of pages.

⇒ (y, x) ∈ R

∴R is symmetric.

Now, let (x, y) ∈R and (y, z) ∈ R.

⇒ x and y and have the same number of pages and y and z have the same number of pages.

⇒ x and z have the same number of pages.

⇒ (x, z) ∈ R

∴R is transitive.

Hence, R is an equivalence relation.

Answer:

A = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5}

It is clear that for any element a ∈A, we have (which is even).

∴R is reflexive.

Let (a, b) ∈ R.

∴R is symmetric.

Now, let (a, b) ∈ R and (b, c) ∈ R.

⇒ (a, c) ∈ R

∴R is transitive.

Hence, R is an equivalence relation.

Now, all elements of the set {1, 3, 5} are related to each other as all the elements of this subset are odd. Thus, the modulus of the difference between any two elements will be even.

Similarly, all elements of the set {2, 4} are related to each other as all the elements of this subset are even.

Also, no element of the subset {1, 3, 5} can be related to any element of {2, 4} as all elements of {1, 3, 5} are odd and all elements of {2, 4} are even. Thus, the modulus of the difference between the two elements (from each of these two subsets) will not be even.

Answer:

(i)

For any element a ∈A, we have (a, a) ∈ R as is a multiple of 4.

∴R is reflexive.

Now, let (a, b) ∈ R ⇒ is a multiple of 4.

⇒ (b, a) ∈ R

∴R is symmetric.

Now, let (a, b), (b, c) ∈ R.

⇒ (a, c) ∈R

∴ R is transitive.

Hence, R is an equivalence relation.

The set of elements related to 1 is {1, 5, 9} since

(ii) R = {(a, b): a = b}

For any element a ∈A, we have (a, a) ∈ R, since a = a.

∴R is reflexive.

Now, let (a, b) ∈ R.

⇒ a = b

⇒ b = a

⇒ (b, a) ∈ R

∴R is symmetric.

Now, let (a, b) ∈ R and (b, c) ∈ R.

⇒ a = b and b = c

⇒ a = c

⇒ (a, c) ∈ R

∴ R is transitive.

Hence, R is an equivalence relation.

The elements in R that are related to 1 will be those elements from set A which are equal to 1.

Hence, the set of elements related to 1 is {1}.

Answer:

(i) Let A = {5, 6, 7}.

Define a relation R on A as R = {(5, 6), (6, 5)}.

Relation R is not reflexive as (5, 5), (6, 6), (7, 7) ∉ R.

Now, as (5, 6) ∈ R and also (6, 5) ∈ R, R is symmetric.

(5, 6), (6, 5) ∈ R, but (5, 5) ∉ R

∴R is not transitive.

Hence, relation R is symmetric but not reflexive or transitive.

(ii)Consider a relation R in R defined as:

R = {(a, b): a < b}

For any a ∈ R, we have (a, a) ∉ R since a cannot be strictly less than a itself. In fact, a = a.

∴ R is not reflexive.

Now,

(1, 2) ∈ R (as 1 < 2)

But, 2 is not less than 1.

∴ (2, 1) ∉ R

∴ R is not symmetric.

Now, let (a, b), (b, c) ∈ R.

⇒ a < b and b < c

⇒ a < c

⇒ (a, c) ∈ R

∴R is transitive.

Hence, relation R is transitive but not reflexive and symmetric.

(iii)Let A = {4, 6, 8}.

Define a relation R on A as:

A = {(4, 4), (6, 6), (8, 8), (4, 6), (6, 4), (6, 8), (8, 6)}

Relation R is reflexive since for every a ∈ A, (a, a) ∈R i.e., (4, 4), (6, 6), (8, 8)} ∈ R.

Relation R is symmetric since (a, b) ∈ R ⇒ (b, a) ∈ R for all a, b ∈ R.

Relation R is not transitive since (4, 6), (6, 8) ∈ R, but (4, 8) ∉ R.

Hence, relation R is reflexive and symmetric but not transitive.

(iv) Define a relation R in R as:

R = {a, b): a³ ≥ b³}

Clearly (a, a) ∈ R as a³ = a³.

∴R is reflexive.

Now,

(2, 1) ∈ R (as 2³ ≥ 1³)

But,

(1, 2) ∉ R (as 1³ < 2³)

∴ R is not symmetric.

Now,

Let (a, b), (b, c) ∈ R.

⇒ a³ ≥ b³ and b³ ≥ c³

⇒ a³ ≥ c³

⇒ (a, c) ∈ R

∴R is transitive.

Hence, relation R is reflexive and transitive but not symmetric.

(v) Let A = {−5, −6}.

Define a relation R on A as:

R = {(−5, −6), (−6, −5), (−5, −5)}

Relation R is not reflexive as (−6, −6) ∉ R.

Relation R is symmetric as (−5, −6) ∈ R and (−6, −5}∈R.

It is seen that (−5, −6), (−6, −5) ∈ R. Also, (−5, −5) ∈ R.

∴The relation R is transitive.

Hence, relation R is symmetric and transitive but not reflexive.

Answer:

R = {(P, Q): distance of point P from the origin is the same as the distance of point Q from the origin}

Clearly, (P, P) ∈ R since the distance of point P from the origin is always the same as the distance of the same point P from the origin.

∴R is reflexive.

Now,

Let (P, Q) ∈ R.

⇒ The distance of point P from the origin is the same as the distance of point Q from the origin.

⇒ The distance of point Q from the origin is the same as the distance of point P from the origin.

⇒ (Q, P) ∈ R

∴R is symmetric.

Now,

Let (P, Q), (Q, S) ∈ R.

⇒ The distance of points P and Q from the origin is the same and also, the distance of points Q and S from the origin is the same.

⇒ The distance of points P and S from the origin is the same.

⇒ (P, S) ∈ R

∴R is transitive.

Therefore, R is an equivalence relation.

The set of all points related to P ≠ (0, 0) will be those points whose distance from the origin is the same as the distance of point P from the origin.

In other words, if O (0, 0) is the origin and OP = k, then the set of all points related to P is at a distance of k from the origin.

Hence, this set of points forms a circle with the centre as the origin and this circle passes through point P.

Answer:

R = {(T₁, T₂): T₁ is similar to T₂}

R is reflexive since every triangle is similar to itself.

Further, if (T₁, T₂) ∈ R, then T₁ is similar to T_2.

⇒ T₂ is similar to T_1.

⇒ (T₂, T₁) ∈R

∴R is symmetric.

Now,

Let (T₁, T₂), (T₂, T₃) ∈ R.

⇒ T₁ is similar to T₂ and T₂ is similar to T_3.

⇒ T₁ is similar to T_3.

⇒ (T₁, T₃) ∈ R

∴ R is transitive.

Thus, R is an equivalence relation.

Now, we can observe that:

∴The corresponding sides of triangles T₁ and T₃ are in the same ratio.

Then, triangle T₁ is similar to triangle T_3.

Hence, T₁­ is related to T₃.

Answer:

R = {(P₁, P₂): P₁ and P₂ have same the number of sides}

R is reflexive since (P₁, P₁) ∈ R as the same polygon has the same number of sides with itself.

Let (P₁, P₂) ∈ R.

⇒ P₁ and P_2­ have the same number of sides.

⇒ P₂ and P₁ have the same number of sides.

⇒ (P₂, P₁) ∈ R

∴R is symmetric.

Now,

Let (P₁, P₂), (P₂, P₃) ∈ R.

⇒ P₁ and P₂ have the same number of sides. Also, P₂ and P₃ have the same number of sides.

⇒ P₁ and P₃ have the same number of sides.

⇒ (P₁, P₃) ∈ R

∴R is transitive.

Hence, R is an equivalence relation.

The elements in A related to the right-angled triangle (T) with sides 3, 4, and 5 are those polygons which have 3 sides (since T is a polygon with 3 sides).

Hence, the set of all elements in A related to triangle T is the set of all triangles.

Answer:

R = {(L₁, L₂): L₁ is parallel to L₂}

R is reflexive as any line L₁ is parallel to itself i.e., (L₁, L₁) ∈ R.

Now,

Let (L₁, L₂) ∈ R.

⇒ L₁ is parallel to L_2.

⇒ L₂ is parallel to L_1.

⇒ (L₂, L₁) ∈ R

∴ R is symmetric.

Now,

Let (L₁, L₂), (L₂, L₃) ∈R.

⇒ L₁ is parallel to L₂. Also, L₂ is parallel to L_3.

⇒ L₁ is parallel to L_3.

∴R is transitive.

Hence, R is an equivalence relation.

The set of all lines related to the line y = 2x + 4 is the set of all lines that are parallel to the line y = 2x + 4.

Slope of line y = 2x + 4 is m = 2

It is known that parallel lines have the same slopes.

The line parallel to the given line is of the form y = 2x + c, where c ∈R.

Hence, the set of all lines related to the given line is given by y = 2x + c, where c ∈ R.

Answer:

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

It is seen that (a, a) ∈ R, for every a ∈{1, 2, 3, 4}.

∴ R is reflexive.

It is seen that (1, 2) ∈ R, but (2, 1) ∉ R.

∴R is not symmetric.

Also, it is observed that (a, b), (b, c) ∈ R ⇒ (a, c) ∈ R for all a, b, c ∈ {1, 2, 3, 4}.

∴ R is transitive.

Hence, R is reflexive and transitive but not symmetric.

The correct answer is B.

Answer:

R = {(a, b): a = b − 2, b > 6}

Now, since b > 6, (2, 4) ∉ R

Also, as 3 ≠ 8 − 2, (3, 8) ∉ R

And, as 8 ≠ 7 − 2

(8, 7) ∉ R

Now, consider (6, 8).

We have 8 > 6 and also, 6 = 8 − 2.

∴(6, 8) ∈ R

The correct answer is C.

Answer:

It is given that f: R_* → R_* is defined by

One-one:

∴f is one-one.

Onto:

It is clear that for y∈ R_*, there existssuch that

∴f is onto.

Thus, the given function (f) is one-one and onto.

Now, consider function g: N → R_*defined by

We have,

∴g is one-one.

Further, it is clear that g is not onto as for 1.2 ∈R_* there does not exit any x in N such that g(x) =.

Hence, function g is one-one but not onto.

Answer:

(i) f: N → N is given by,

f(x) = x²

It is seen that for x, y ∈N, f(x) = f(y) ⇒ x² = y² ⇒ x = y.

∴f is injective.

Now, 2 ∈ N. But, there does not exist any x in N such that f(x) = x² = 2.

∴ f is not surjective.

Hence, function f is injective but not surjective.

(ii) f: Z → Z is given by,

f(x) = x²

It is seen that f(−1) = f(1) = 1, but −1 ≠ 1.

∴ f is not injective.

Now,−2 ∈ Z. But, there does not exist any element x ∈Z such that f(x) = x² = −2.

∴ f is not surjective.

Hence, function f is neither injective nor surjective.

(iii) f: R → R is given by,

f(x) = x²

It is seen that f(−1) = f(1) = 1, but −1 ≠ 1.

∴ f is not injective.

Now,−2 ∈ R. But, there does not exist any element x ∈ R such that f(x) = x² = −2.

∴ f is not surjective.

Hence, function f is neither injective nor surjective.

(iv) f: N → N given by,

f(x) = x³

It is seen that for x, y ∈N, f(x) = f(y) ⇒ x³ = y³ ⇒ x = y.

∴f is injective.

Now, 2 ∈ N. But, there does not exist any element x in domain N such that f(x) = x³ = 2.

∴ f is not surjective

Hence, function f is injective but not surjective.

(v) f: Z → Z is given by,

f(x) = x³

It is seen that for x, y ∈ Z, f(x) = f(y) ⇒ x³ = y³ ⇒ x = y.

∴ f is injective.

Now, 2 ∈ Z. But, there does not exist any element x in domain Z such that f(x) = x³ = 2.

∴ f is not surjective.

Hence, function f is injective but not surjective.

Answer:

f: R → R is given by,

f(x) = [x]

It is seen that f(1.2) = [1.2] = 1, f(1.9) = [1.9] = 1.

∴ f(1.2) = f(1.9), but 1.2 ≠ 1.9.

∴ f is not one-one.

Now, consider 0.7 ∈ R.

It is known that f(x) = [x] is always an integer. Thus, there does not exist any element x ∈ R such that f(x) = 0.7.

∴ f is not onto.

Hence, the greatest integer function is neither one-one nor onto.

Answer:

f: R → R is given by,

It is seen that.

∴f(−1) = f(1), but −1 ≠ 1.

∴ f is not one-one.

Now, consider −1 ∈ R.

It is known that f(x) = is always non-negative. Thus, there does not exist any element x in domain R such that f(x) = = −1.

∴ f is not onto.

Hence, the modulus function is neither one-one nor onto.

Answer:

f: R → R is given by,

It is seen that f(1) = f(2) = 1, but 1 ≠ 2.

∴f is not one-one.

Now, as f(x) takes only 3 values (1, 0, or −1) for the element −2 in co-domain R, there does not exist any x in domain R such that f(x) = −2.

∴ f is not onto.

Hence, the signum function is neither one-one nor onto.

Answer:

It is given that A = {1, 2, 3}, B = {4, 5, 6, 7}.

f: A → B is defined as f = {(1, 4), (2, 5), (3, 6)}.

∴ f (1) = 4, f (2) = 5, f (3) = 6

It is seen that the images of distinct elements of A under f are distinct.

Hence, function f is one-one.

Answer:

(i) f: R → R is defined as f(x) = 3 − 4x.

.

∴ f is one-one.

For any real number (y) in R, there existsin R such that

∴f is onto.

Hence, f is bijective.

(ii) f: R → R is defined as

.

.

∴does not imply that

For instance,

∴ f is not one-one.

Consider an element −2 in co-domain R.

It is seen thatis positive for all x ∈ R.

Thus, there does not exist any x in domain R such that f(x) = −2.

∴ f is not onto.

Hence, f is neither one-one nor onto.

Answer:

f: A × B → B × A is defined as f(a, b) = (b, a).

.

∴ f is one-one.

Now, let (b, a) ∈ B × A be any element.

Then, there exists (a, b) ∈A × B such that f(a, b) = (b, a). [By definition of f]

∴ f is onto.

Hence, f is bijective.

Answer:

f: N → N is defined as

It can be observed that:

∴ f is not one-one.

Consider a natural number (n) in co-domain N.

Case I: n is odd

∴n = 2r + 1 for some r ∈ N. Then, there exists 4r + 1∈N such that

.

Case II: n is even

∴n = 2r for some r ∈ N. Then,there exists 4r ∈N such that.

∴ f is onto.

Hence, f is not a bijective function.

Answer:

A = R − {3}, B = R − {1}

f: A → B is defined as.

.

∴ f is one-one.

Let y ∈B = R − {1}. Then, y ≠ 1.

The function f is onto if there exists x ∈A such that f(x) = y.

Now,

Thus, for any y ∈ B, there existssuch that

Hence, function f is one-one and onto.

Answer:

f: R → R is defined as

Let x, y ∈ R such that f(x) = f(y).

∴does not imply that.

For instance,

∴ f is not one-one.

Consider an element $-$2 in co-domain R. It is clear that there does not exist any x in domain R such that f(x) = $-$2.

∴ f is not onto.

Hence, function f is neither one-one nor onto.

The correct answer is D.

Answer:

f: R → R is defined as f(x) = 3x.

Let x, y ∈ R such that f(x) = f(y).

⇒ 3x = 3y

⇒ x = y

∴f is one-one.

Also, for any real number (y) in co-domain R, there exists in R such that.

∴f is onto.

Hence, function f is one-one and onto.

The correct answer is A.

Answer:

The functions f: {1, 3, 4} → {1, 2, 5} and g: {1, 2, 5} → {1, 3} are defined as

f = {(1, 2), (3, 5), (4, 1)} and g = {(1, 3), (2, 3), (5, 1)}.

Answer:

To prove:

Answer:

(i)

(ii)

Answer:

It is given that.

Hence, the given function f is invertible and the inverse of f is f itself.

Answer:

(i) f: {1, 2, 3, 4} → {10}defined as:

f = {(1, 10), (2, 10), (3, 10), (4, 10)}

From the given definition of f, we can see that f is a many one function as: f(1) = f(2) = f(3) = f(4) = 10

∴f is not one-one.

Hence, function f does not have an inverse.

(ii) g: {5, 6, 7, 8} → {1, 2, 3, 4} defined as:

g = {(5, 4), (6, 3), (7, 4), (8, 2)}

From the given definition of g, it is seen that g is a many one function as: g(5) = g(7) = 4.

∴g is not one-one,

Hence, function g does not have an inverse.

(iii) h: {2, 3, 4, 5} → {7, 9, 11, 13} defined as:

h = {(2, 7), (3, 9), (4, 11), (5, 13)}

It is seen that all distinct elements of the set {2, 3, 4, 5} have distinct images under h.

∴Function h is one-one.

Also, h is onto since for every element y of the set {7, 9, 11, 13}, there exists an element x in the set {2, 3, 4, 5}such that h(x) = y.

Thus, h is a one-one and onto function. Hence, h has an inverse.

Answer:

f: [−1, 1] → R is given as

Let f(x) = f(y).

∴ f is a one-one function.

It is clear that f: [−1, 1] → Range f is onto.

∴ f: [−1, 1] → Range f is one-one and onto and therefore, the inverse of the function:

f: [−1, 1] → Range f exists.

Let g: Range f → [−1, 1] be the inverse of f.

Let y be an arbitrary element of range f.

Since f: [−1, 1] → Range f is onto, we have:

Now, let us define g: Range f → [−1, 1] as

∴gof = and fog =

f⁻¹ = g

⇒

Answer:

f: R → R is given by,

f(x) = 4x + 3

One-one:

Let f(x) = f(y).

∴ f is a one-one function.

Onto:

For y ∈ R, let y = 4x + 3.

Therefore, for any y ∈ R, there exists such that

∴ f is onto.

Thus, f is one-one and onto and therefore, f⁻¹ exists.

Let us define g: R→ R by.

∴

Hence, f is invertible and the inverse of f is given by

Answer:

f: R₊ → [4, ∞) is given as f(x) = x² + 4.

One-one:

Let f(x) = f(y).

∴ f is a one-one function.

Onto:

For y ∈ [4, ∞), let y = x² + 4.

Therefore, for any y ∈ R, there exists such that

.

∴ f is onto.

Thus, f is one-one and onto and therefore, f⁻¹ exists.

Let us define g: [4, ∞) → R₊ by,

∴

Hence, f is invertible and the inverse of f is given by

Answer:

f: R₊ → [−5, ∞) is given as f(x) = 9x² + 6x − 5.

Let y be an arbitrary element of [−5, ∞).

Let y = 9x² + 6x − 5.

∴f is onto, thereby range f = [−5, ∞).

Let us define g: [−5, ∞) → R₊ as

We now have:

∴and

Hence, f is invertible and the inverse of f is given by

Answer:

Let f: X → Y be an invertible function.

Also, suppose f has two inverses (say_).

Then, for all y ∈Y, we have:

Hence, f has a unique inverse.

Answer:

Function f: {1, 2, 3} → {a, b, c} is given by,

f(1) = a, f(2) = b, and f(3) = c

If we define g: {a, b, c} → {1, 2, 3} as g(a) = 1, g(b) = 2, g(c) = 3, then we have:

∴and, where X = {1, 2, 3} and Y= {a, b, c}.

Thus, the inverse of f exists and f⁻¹ = g.

∴f⁻¹: {a, b, c} → {1, 2, 3} is given by,

f⁻¹(a) = 1, f⁻¹(b) = 2, f^-1(c) = 3

Let us now find the inverse of f⁻¹ i.e., find the inverse of g.

If we define h: {1, 2, 3} → {a, b, c} as

h(1) = a, h(2) = b, h(3) = c, then we have:

∴, where X = {1, 2, 3} and Y = {a, b, c}.

Thus, the inverse of g exists and g⁻¹ = h ⇒ (f⁻¹)⁻¹ = h.

It can be noted that h = f.

Hence, (f⁻¹)⁻¹ = f.

Answer:

Let f: X → Y be an invertible function.

Then, there exists a function g: Y → X such that gof = I_Xand fog = I_Y.

Here, f⁻¹ = g.

Now, gof = I_Xand fog = I_Y

⇒ f⁻¹of = I_Xand fof⁻¹= I_Y

Hence, f⁻¹: Y → X is invertible and f is the inverse of f⁻¹

i.e., (f⁻¹)⁻¹ = f.

Answer:

f: R → R is given as.

The correct answer is C.

Answer:

It is given that

Let y be an arbitrary element of Range f.

Then, there exists x ∈such that

Let us define g: Rangeas

Now,

∴

Thus, g is the inverse of f i.e., f⁻¹ = g.

Hence, the inverse of f is the map g: Range, which is given by

The correct answer is B.

Answer:

(i) On Z⁺, * is defined by a * b = a − b.

It is not a binary operation as the image of (1, 2) under * is 1 * 2 = 1 − 2
= −1 ∉ Z⁺.

(ii) On Z⁺, * is defined by a * b = ab.

It is seen that for each a, b ∈ Z⁺, there is a unique element ab in Z⁺.

This means that * carries each pair (a, b) to a unique element a * b = ab in Z⁺.

Therefore, * is a binary operation.

(iii) On R, * is defined by a * b = ab².

It is seen that for each a, b ∈ R, there is a unique element ab² in R.

This means that * carries each pair (a, b) to a unique element a * b = ab² in R.

Therefore, * is a binary operation.

(iv) On Z⁺, * is defined by a * b = |a − b|.

It is seen that for each a, b ∈ Z⁺, there is a unique element |a − b| in Z⁺.

This means that * carries each pair (a, b) to a unique element a * b =
|a − b| in Z⁺.

Therefore, * is a binary operation.

(v) On Z⁺, * is defined by a * b = a.

* carries each pair (a, b) to a unique element a * b = a in Z⁺.

Therefore, * is a binary operation.

Answer:

(i) On Z, * is defined by a * b = a − b.

It can be observed that 1 * 2 = 1 − 2 = −1 and 2 * 1 = 2 − 1 = 1.

∴1 * 2 ≠ 2 * 1; where 1, 2 ∈ Z

Hence, the operation * is not commutative.

Also we have:

(1 * 2) * 3 = (1 − 2) * 3 = −1 * 3 = −1 − 3 = −4

1 * (2 * 3) = 1 * (2 − 3) = 1 * −1 = 1 − (−1) = 2

∴(1 * 2) * 3 ≠ 1 * (2 * 3) ; where 1, 2, 3 ∈ Z

Hence, the operation * is not associative.

(ii) On Q, * is defined by a * b = ab + 1.

It is known that:

ab = ba &mnForE; a, b ∈ Q

⇒ ab + 1 = ba + 1 &mnForE; a, b ∈ Q

⇒ a * b = a * b &mnForE; a, b ∈ Q

Therefore, the operation * is commutative.

It can be observed that:

(1 * 2) * 3 = (1 × 2 + 1) * 3 = 3 * 3 = 3 × 3 + 1 = 10

1 * (2 * 3) = 1 * (2 × 3 + 1) = 1 * 7 = 1 × 7 + 1 = 8

∴(1 * 2) * 3 ≠ 1 * (2 * 3) ; where 1, 2, 3 ∈ Q

Therefore, the operation * is not associative.

(iii) On Q, * is defined by a * b

It is known that:

ab = ba &mnForE; a, b ∈ Q

⇒ &mnForE; a, b ∈ Q

⇒ a * b = b * a &mnForE; a, b ∈ Q

Therefore, the operation * is commutative.

For all a, b, c ∈ Q, we have:

∴

Therefore, the operation * is associative.

(iv) On Z⁺, * is defined by a * b = 2^ab.

It is known that:

ab = ba &mnForE; a, b ∈ Z⁺

⇒ 2^ab = 2^ba &mnForE; a, b ∈ Z⁺

⇒ a * b = b * a &mnForE; a, b ∈ Z⁺

Therefore, the operation * is commutative.

It can be observed that:

∴(1 * 2) * 3 ≠ 1 * (2 * 3) ; where 1, 2, 3 ∈ Z⁺

Therefore, the operation * is not associative.

(v) On Z⁺, * is defined by a * b = a^b.

It can be observed that:

and

∴ 1 * 2 ≠ 2 * 1 ; where 1, 2 ∈ Z⁺

Therefore, the operation * is not commutative.

It can also be observed that:

∴(2 * 3) * 4 ≠ 2 * (3 * 4) ; where 2, 3, 4 ∈ Z⁺

Therefore, the operation * is not associative.

(vi) On R, * − {−1} is defined by

It can be observed that and

∴1 * 2 ≠ 2 * 1 ; where 1, 2 ∈ R − {−1}

Therefore, the operation * is not commutative.

It can also be observed that:

∴ (1 * 2) * 3 ≠ 1 * (2 * 3) ; where 1, 2, 3 ∈ R − {−1}

Therefore, the operation * is not associative.

Answer:

The binary operation ∨ on the set {1, 2, 3, 4, 5} is defined as a ∨ b = min {a, b}

&mnForE; a, b ∈ {1, 2, 3, 4, 5}.

Thus, the operation table for the given operation ∨ can be given as:

Answer:

(i) (2 * 3) * 4 = 1 * 4 = 1

2 * (3 * 4) = 2 * 1 = 1

(ii) For every a, b ∈{1, 2, 3, 4, 5}, we have a * b = b * a. Therefore, the operation * is commutative.

(iii) (2 * 3) = 1 and (4 * 5) = 1

∴(2 * 3) * (4 * 5) = 1 * 1 = 1

Answer:

The binary operation *′ on the set {1, 2, 3 4, 5} is defined as a *′ b = H.C.F of a and b.

The operation table for the operation *′ can be given as:

We observe that the operation tables for the operations * and *′ are the same.

Thus, the operation *′ is same as the operation*.

Answer:

The binary operation * on N is defined as a * b = L.C.M. of a and b.

(i) 5 * 7 = L.C.M. of 5 and 7 = 35

20 * 16 = L.C.M of 20 and 16 = 80

(ii) It is known that:

L.C.M of a and b = L.C.M of b and a &mnForE; a, b ∈ N.

∴a * b = b * a

Thus, the operation * is commutative.

(iii) For a, b, c ∈ N, we have:

(a * b) * c = (L.C.M of a and b) * c = LCM of a, b, and c

a * (b * c) = a * (LCM of b and c) = L.C.M of a, b, and c

∴(a * b) * c = a * (b * c)

Thus, the operation * is associative.

(iv) It is known that:

L.C.M. of a and 1 = a = L.C.M. 1 and a &mnForE; a ∈ N

⇒ a * 1 = a = 1 * a &mnForE; a ∈ N

Thus, 1 is the identity of * in N.

(v) An element a in N is invertible with respect to the operation * if there exists an element b in N, such that a * b = e = b * a.

Here, e = 1

This means that:

L.C.M of a and b = 1 = L.C.M of b and a

This case is possible only when a and b are equal to 1.

Thus, 1 is the only invertible element of N with respect to the operation *.

Answer:

The operation * on the set A = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5} is defined as

a * b = L.C.M. of a and b.

Then, the operation table for the given operation * can be given as:

It can be observed from the obtained table that:

3 * 2 = 2 * 3 = 6 ∉ A, 5 * 2 = 2 * 5 = 10 ∉ A, 3 * 4 = 4 * 3 = 12 ∉ A

3 * 5 = 5 * 3 = 15 ∉ A, 4 * 5 = 5 * 4 = 20 ∉ A

Hence, the given operation * is not a binary operation.

Answer:

The binary operation * on N is defined as:

a * b = H.C.F. of a and b

It is known that:

H.C.F. of a and b = H.C.F. of b and a &mnForE; a, b ∈ N.

∴a * b = b * a

Thus, the operation * is commutative.

For a, b, c ∈ N, we have:

(a * b)* c = (H.C.F. of a and b) * c = H.C.F. of a, b, and c

a *(b * c)= a *(H.C.F. of b and c) = H.C.F. of a, b, and c

∴(a * b) * c = a * (b * c)

Thus, the operation * is associative.

Now, an element e ∈ N will be the identity for the operation * if a * e = a = e* a a ∈ N.

But this relation is not true for any a ∈ N.

Thus, the operation * does not have any identity in N.

Answer:

(i) On Q, the operation * is defined as a * b = a − b.

It can be observed that:

and

∴ ; where

Thus, the operation * is not commutative.

It can also be observed that:

Thus, the operation * is not associative.

(ii) On Q, the operation * is defined as a * b = a² + b².

For a, b ∈ Q, we have:

∴a * b = b * a

Thus, the operation * is commutative.

It can be observed that:
$(1*2)*3 =(1^{2 }+ 2^2)*3 = (1+4)*3 = 5*3 = 5^2+3^2= 25 + 9 = 34$
$1*(2*3)=1*(2^2+3^2) = 1*(4+9) = 1*13 = 1^2+ {13}^2 = 1 + 169 = 170$
∴ (1*2)*3 ≠ 1*(2*3) , where 1, 2, 3 ∈ Q

Thus, the operation * is not associative.

(iii) On Q, the operation * is defined as a * b = a + ab.

It can be observed that:

Thus, the operation * is not commutative.

It can also be observed that:

Thus, the operation * is not associative.

(iv) On Q, the operation * is defined by a * b = (a − b)².

For a, b ∈ Q, we have:

a * b = (a − b)²

b * a = (b − a)² = [− (a − b)]² = (a − b)²

∴ a * b = b * a

Thus, the operation * is commutative.

It can be observed that:

Thus, the operation * is not associative.

(v) On Q, the operation * is defined as

For a, b ∈ Q, we have:

∴ a * b = b * a

Thus, the operation * is commutative.

For a, b, c ∈ Q, we have:

∴(a * b) * c = a * (b * c)

Thus, the operation * is associative.

(vi) On Q, the operation * is defined as a * b = ab²

It can be observed that:

Thus, the operation * is not commutative.

It can also be observed that:

Thus, the operation * is not associative.

Hence, the operations defined in (ii), (iv), (v) are commutative and the operation defined in (v) is associative.

Answer:

An element e ∈ Q will be the identity element for the operation * if

a * e = a = e * a, a ∈ Q.

Answer:

A = N × N

* is a binary operation on A and is defined by:

(a, b) * (c, d) = (a + c, b + d)

Let (a, b), (c, d) ∈ A

Then, a, b, c, d ∈ N

We have:

(a, b) * (c, d) = (a + c, b + d)

(c, d) * (a, b) = (c + a, d + b) = (a + c, b + d)

[Addition is commutative in the set of natural numbers]

∴(a, b) * (c, d) = (c, d) * (a, b)

Therefore, the operation * is commutative.

Now, let (a, b), (c, d), (e, f) ∈A

Then, a, b, c, d, e, f ∈ N

We have:

Therefore, the operation * is associative.

An element will be an identity element for the operation * if

, i.e., which is not true for any element in A.

Therefore, the operation * does not have any identity element.

Answer:

(i) Define an operation * on N as:

a * b = a + b a, b ∈ N

Then, in particular, for b = a = 3, we have:

3 * 3 = 3 + 3 = 6 ≠ 3

Therefore, statement (i) is false.

(ii) R.H.S. = (c * b) * a

= (b * c) * a [* is commutative]

= a * (b * c) [Again, as * is commutative]

= L.H.S.

∴ a * (b * c) = (c * b) * a

Therefore, statement (ii) is true.

Answer:

On N, the operation * is defined as a * b = a³ + b³.

For, a, b, ∈ N, we have:

a * b = a³ + b³ = b³ + a³ = b * a [Addition is commutative in N]

Therefore, the operation * is commutative.

It can be observed that:

∴(1 * 2) * 3 ≠ 1 * (2 * 3) ; where 1, 2, 3 ∈ N

Therefore, the operation * is not associative.

Hence, the operation * is commutative, but not associative. Thus, the correct answer is B.

Answer:

It is given that f: R → R is defined as f(x) = 10x + 7.

One-one:

Let f(x) = f(y), where x, y ∈R.

⇒ 10x + 7 = 10y + 7

⇒ x = y

∴ f is a one-one function.

Onto:

For y ∈ R, let y = 10x + 7.

Therefore, for any y ∈ R, there exists such that

∴ f is onto.

Therefore, f is one-one and onto.

Thus, f is an invertible function.

Let us define g: R → R as

Now, we have:

Hence, the required function g: R → R is defined as.

Answer:

It is given that:

f: W → W is defined as

One-one:

Let f(n) = f(m).

It can be observed that if n is odd and m is even, then we will have n − 1 = m + 1.

⇒ n − m = 2

However, this is impossible.

Similarly, the possibility of n being even and m being odd can also be ignored under a similar argument.

∴Both n and m must be either odd or even.

Now, if both n and m are odd, then we have:

f(n) = f(m) ⇒ n − 1 = m − 1 ⇒ n = m

Again, if both n and m are even, then we have:

f(n) = f(m) ⇒ n + 1 = m + 1 ⇒ n = m

∴f is one-one.

It is clear that any odd number 2r + 1 in co-domain N is the image of 2r in domain N and any even number 2r in co-domain N is the image of 2r + 1 in domain N.

∴f is onto.

Hence, f is an invertible function.

Let us define g: W → W as:

Now, when n is odd:

And, when n is even:

Similarly, when m is odd:

When m is even:

∴

Thus, f is invertible and the inverse of f is given by f^—1 = g, which is the same as f.

Hence, the inverse of f is f itself.

Answer:

It is given that f: R → R is defined as f(x) = x² − 3x + 2.

Answer:

It is given that f: R → {x ∈ R: −1 < x < 1} is defined as f(x) =, x ∈R.

Suppose f(x) = f(y), where x, y ∈ R.

It can be observed that if x is positive and y is negative, then we have:

Since x is positive and y is negative:

x > y ⇒ x − y > 0

But, 2xy is negative.

Then, .

Thus, the case of x being positive and y being negative can be ruled out.

Under a similar argument, x being negative and y being positive can also be ruled out

x and y have to be either positive or negative.

When x and y are both positive, we have:

When x and y are both negative, we have:

∴ f is one-one.

Now, let y ∈ R such that −1 < y < 1.

If x is negative, then there existssuch that

If x is positive, then there existssuch that

∴ f is onto.

Hence, f is one-one and onto.

Answer:

f: R → R is given as f(x) = x³.

Suppose f(x) = f(y), where x, y ∈ R.

⇒ x³ = y³ … (1)

Now, we need to show that x = y.

Suppose x ≠ y, their cubes will also not be equal.

x³ ≠ y³

However, this will be a contradiction to (1).

∴ x = y

Hence, f is injective.

Answer:

Define f: N → Z as f(x) = x and g: Z → Z as g(x) =.

We first show that g is not injective.

It can be observed that:

g(−1) =

g(1) =

∴ g(−1) = g(1), but −1 ≠ 1.

∴ g is not injective.

Now, gof: N → Z is defined as.

Let x, y ∈ N such that gof(x) = gof(y).

⇒

Since x and y ∈ N, both are positive.

Hence, gof is injective

Answer:

Define f: N → N by,

f(x) = x + 1

And, g: N → N by,

We first show that g is not onto.

For this, consider element 1 in co-domain N. It is clear that this element is not an image of any of the elements in domain N.

∴ f is not onto.

Now, gof: N → N is defined by,

Then, it is clear that for y ∈ N, there exists x = y ∈ N such that gof(x) = y.

Hence, gof is onto.

Answer:

Since every set is a subset of itself, ARA for all A ∈ P(X).

∴R is reflexive.

Let ARB ⇒ A ⊂ B.

This cannot be implied to B ⊂ A.

For instance, if A = {1, 2} and B = {1, 2, 3}, then it cannot be implied that B is related to A.

∴ R is not symmetric.

Further, if ARB and BRC, then A ⊂ B and B ⊂ C.

⇒ A ⊂ C

⇒ ARC

∴ R is transitive.

Hence, R is not an equivalence relation since it is not symmetric.

Answer:

It is given that.

We know that.

Thus, X is the identity element for the given binary operation *.

Now, an elementis invertible if there existssuch that

This case is possible only when A = X = B.

Thus, X is the only invertible element in P(X) with respect to the given operation*.

Hence, the given result is proved.

Answer:

Onto functions from the set {1, 2, 3, … ,n} to itself is simply a permutation on n symbols 1, 2, …, n.

Thus, the total number of onto maps from {1, 2, … , n} to itself is the same as the total number of permutations on n symbols 1, 2, …, n, which is n!.

Answer:

S = {a, b, c}, T = {1, 2, 3}

(i) F: S → T is defined as:

F = {(a, 3), (b, 2), (c, 1)}

⇒ F (a) = 3, F (b) = 2, F(c) = 1

Therefore, F⁻¹: T → S is given by

F⁻¹ = {(3, a), (2, b), (1, c)}.

(ii) F: S → T is defined as:

F = {(a, 2), (b, 1), (c, 1)}

Since F (b) = F (c) = 1, F is not one-one.

Hence, F is not invertible i.e., F⁻¹ does not exist.

Answer:

It is given that *: R ×R → and o: R × R → R isdefined as

and a o b = a, &mnForE;a, b ∈ R.

For a, b ∈ R, we have:

∴a * b = b * a

∴ The operation * is commutative.

It can be observed that,

∴The operation * is not associative.

Now, consider the operation o:

It can be observed that 1 o 2 = 1 and 2 o 1 = 2.

∴1 o 2 ≠ 2 o 1 (where 1, 2 ∈ R)

∴The operation o is not commutative.

Let a, b, c ∈ R. Then, we have:

(a o b) o c = a o c = a

a o (b o c) = a o b = a

⇒ a o b) o c = a o (b o c)

∴ The operation o is associative.

Now, let a, b, c ∈ R, then we have:

a * (b o c) = a * b =

(a * b) o (a * c) =

Hence, a * (b o c) = (a * b) o (a * c).

Now,

1 o (2 * 3) =

(1 o 2) * (1 o 3) = 1 * 1 =

∴1 o (2 * 3) ≠ (1 o 2) * (1 o 3) (where 1, 2, 3 ∈ R)

The operation o does not distribute over *.

Answer:

It is given that *: P(X) × P(X) → P(X) is defined as

A * B = (A − B) ∪ (B − A) &mnForE; A, B ∈ P(X).

Let A ∈ P(X). Then, we have:

A * Φ = (A − Φ) ∪ (Φ − A) = A ∪ Φ = A

Φ * A = (Φ − A) ∪ (A − Φ) = Φ ∪ A = A

∴A * Φ = A = Φ * A. &mnForE; A ∈ P(X)

Thus, Φ is the identity element for the given operation*.

Now, an element A ∈ P(X) will be invertible if there exists B ∈ P(X) such that

A * B = Φ = B * A. (As Φ is the identity element)

Now, we observed that.

Hence, all the elements A of P(X) are invertible with A⁻¹ = A.

Answer:

Let X = {0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5}.

The operation * on X is defined as:

An element e ∈ X is the identity element for the operation *, if

Thus, 0 is the identity element for the given operation *.

An element a ∈ X is invertible if there exists b∈ X such that a * b = 0 = b * a.

i.e.,

a = −b or b = 6 − a

But, X = {0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5} and a, b ∈ X. Then, a ≠ −b.

∴b = 6 − a is the inverse of a &mnForE; a ∈ X.

Hence, the inverse of an element a ∈X, a ≠ 0 is 6 − a i.e., a⁻¹ = 6 − a.

Answer:

It is given that A = {−1, 0, 1, 2}, B = {−4, −2, 0, 2}.

Also, it is given that f, g: A → B are defined by f(x) = x² − x, x ∈ A and.

It is observed that:

Hence, the functions f and g are equal.

Answer:

The given set is A = {1, 2, 3}.

The smallest relation containing (1, 2) and (1, 3) which is reflexive and symmetric, but not transitive is given by:

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

This is because relation R is reflexive as (1, 1), (2, 2), (3, 3) ∈ R.

Relation R is symmetric since (1, 2), (2, 1) ∈R and (1, 3), (3, 1) ∈R.

But relation R is not transitive as (3, 1), (1, 2) ∈ R, but (3, 2) ∉ R.

Now, if we add any two pairs (3, 2) and (2, 3) (or both) to relation R, then relation R will become transitive.

Hence, the total number of desired relations is one.

The correct answer is A.

Answer:

It is given that A = {1, 2, 3}.

The smallest equivalence relation containing (1, 2) is given by,

R₁ = {(1, 1), (2, 2), (3, 3), (1, 2), (2, 1)}

Now, we are left with only four pairs i.e., (2, 3), (3, 2), (1, 3), and (3, 1).

If we odd any one pair [say (2, 3)] to R₁, then for symmetry we must add (3, 2). Also, for transitivity we are required to add (1, 3) and (3, 1).

Hence, the only equivalence relation (bigger than R₁) is the universal relation.

This shows that the total number of equivalence relations containing (1, 2) is two.

The correct answer is B.

Answer:

It is given that,

f: R → R is defined as

Also, g: R → R is defined as g(x) = [x], where [x] is the greatest integer less than or equal to x.

Now, let x ∈ (0, 1].

Then, we have:

[x] = 1 if x = 1 and [x] = 0 if 0 < x < 1.

Thus, when x ∈ (0, 1), we have fog(x) = 0and gof (x) = 1.

Hence, fog and gof do not coincide in (0, 1].

Answer:

A binary operation * on {a, b} is a function from {a, b} × {a, b} → {a, b}

i.e., * is a function from {(a, a), (a, b), (b, a), (b, b)} → {a, b}.

Hence, the total number of binary operations on the set {a, b} is 2⁴ i.e., 16.

The correct answer is B.