Relations and Functions Quiz - ICSE Class 8 Mathematics
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If a relation R from set A to set B is defined as R = {(x, y) | x ∈ A, y ∈ B, and x < y}, where A = {1, 3, 5} and B = {2, 4, 6}, which of the following ordered pairs belongs to R?
- (3, 2)
- (5, 4)
- (1, 4)
- (3, 6)
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Answer: C. (1, 4)
The relation R is defined as x < y. We need to find a pair (x, y) from A × B such that the element from A is strictly less than the element from B. Let's check the options: (3, 2): 3 is not less than 2. (Incorrect) (5, 4): 5 is not less than 4. (Incorrect) (1, 4): 1 is less than 4. (Correct) (3, 6): 3 is less than 6. This is also a valid pair in R. However, the question asks which of the following ordered pairs BELONGS to R. Both (1,4) and (3,6) belong to R. Let's re-examine the prompt and assume there might be a slight ambiguity in the original question that led to multiple correct options if not for specific constraints. Since the provided options are (3,2), (5,4), (1,4), (3,6), and we need to choose one. Both (1,4) and (3,6) satisfy x < y. Assuming the Olympiad question might have intended a unique answer, and without further context or constraints, if multiple options are valid, there could be an issue with the question design or the provided options. However, standard MCQ practice implies one best answer. Let's assume the intention was for one of the given options to be the correct choice among others that are definitively incorrect. Upon re-evaluation, if the question is 'which of the following ordered pairs belongs to R?', and both (1,4) and (3,6) satisfy the condition, this is a flawed question design. However, in a test scenario, one must choose. Let's proceed assuming that the question implies 'select ONE such pair', and if multiple exist, any valid one is acceptable. For the purpose of generating a single JSON output, we select the first one that satisfies the condition from the options given, which is (1,4). If this were a real exam, this ambiguity would need clarification. For the sake of providing an answer in the requested format, we will choose (1,4) as it is the first valid option.
A relation S is defined on the set of integers such that S = {(x, y) | x - y is an even number}. Which of the following statements is TRUE about relation S?
- S is reflexive only
- S is symmetric only
- S is transitive only
- S is an equivalence relation
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Answer: D. S is an equivalence relation
For a relation to be an equivalence relation, it must be reflexive, symmetric, and transitive. Reflexive: For any integer x, x - x = 0, which is an even number. So, (x, x) ∈ S. Thus, S is reflexive. Symmetric: If (x, y) ∈ S, then x - y is even. This means x - y = 2k for some integer k. Then y - x = -(x - y) = -2k = 2(-k), which is also an even number. So, (y, x) ∈ S. Thus, S is symmetric. Transitive: If (x, y) ∈ S and (y, z) ∈ S, then x - y is even and y - z is even. This means x - y = 2m and y - z = 2n for some integers m and n. Adding these equations: (x - y) + (y - z) = 2m + 2n. So, x - z = 2(m + n), which is an even number. Thus, (x, z) ∈ S. Hence, S is transitive. Since S is reflexive, symmetric, and transitive, it is an equivalence relation.
Let A = {a, b, c} and B = {1, 2}. How many different relations can be defined from set A to set B?
- 2^6
- 2^5
- 2^8
- 2^3
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Answer: A. 2^6
The total number of elements in set A is |A| = 3. The total number of elements in set B is |B| = 2. The total number of ordered pairs in the Cartesian product A × B is |A × B| = |A| * |B| = 3 * 2 = 6. A relation from A to B is a subset of A × B. The number of subsets of a set with n elements is 2^n. Therefore, the number of different relations that can be defined from set A to set B is 2^(|A × B|) = 2^6.
If a function f(x) = 3x - 2 and g(x) = x + 5, what is f(g(x))?
- 3x + 13
- 3x + 3
- x + 8
- 3x - 7
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Answer: A. 3x + 13
To find f(g(x)), we substitute the expression for g(x) into the function f(x). We have f(x) = 3x - 2 and g(x) = x + 5. So, f(g(x)) = f(x + 5). Now, substitute (x + 5) for x in the function f(x): f(x + 5) = 3(x + 5) - 2. Distribute the 3: 3 * x + 3 * 5 - 2 = 3x + 15 - 2. Combine the constants: 3x + 13.
Consider the set S = {1, 2, 3, 4}. If a relation R on S is defined as R = {(1, 2), (2, 3), (3, 1)}, is R symmetric?
- Yes
- No
- Only if the set has an even number of elements
- Only if the relation is reflexive
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Answer: B. No
A relation R is symmetric if for every ordered pair (a, b) in R, the ordered pair (b, a) is also in R. In the given relation R = {(1, 2), (2, 3), (3, 1)}: We have (1, 2) ∈ R. For symmetry, (2, 1) must be in R. However, (2, 1) is not in R. We have (2, 3) ∈ R. For symmetry, (3, 2) must be in R. However, (3, 2) is not in R. We have (3, 1) ∈ R. For symmetry, (1, 3) must be in R. However, (1, 3) is not in R. Since the condition for symmetry is not met for any of the pairs, the relation R is not symmetric.