Sets

Question1
Let A = {1, 2, 3}. The number of relations on A, containing (1, 2) and (2, 3), which are
reflexive and transitive but not symmetric, is _________.

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Answer: 3

Solution:

Transitivity

(1, 2) ∈ R, (2, 3) ∈ R ⇒ (1, 3) ∈ R

For reflexive (1, 1), (2, 2)(3, 3) ∈ R

Now (2, 1), (3, 2), (3, 1)

(3, 1) cannot be taken

(1) (2, 1) taken and (3, 2) not taken

(2) (3, 2) taken and (2, 1) not taken

(3) Both not taken

therefore 3 relations are possible.

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Question2
Let S = {p , p … , p } be the set of first ten prime numbers. Let A = S ∪ P , where P is
1 2 10

the set of all possible products of distinct elements of S . Then the number of all ordered
pairs (x, y), x ∈ S , y ∈ A, such that x divides y, is ________ .

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Answer: 5120

Solution:
 y
Let = λ
x

y = λx
9 9 9 9 9
= 10 × ( C0 + C1 + C2 + C3 + … . + C9)

9
= 10 × (2 )

10 × 512

5120

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Question3
For n ≥ 2, let S denote the set of all subsets of {1, 2, … , n} with no two consecutive
n

numbers. For example {1, 3, 5} ∈ S , but {1, 2, 4} ∉ S . Then n (S ) is equal to ________

6 6 5

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Answer: 13

Solution:

To find n(S ), which is the number of subsets of {1, 2, 3, 4, 5} with no consecutive numbers, we start by enumerating these subsets.
5

Let's denote the set {1, 2, 3, 4, 5} as A. The subsets of A that meet the criteria are:

The empty set: {}

Single-element sets: {1}, {2}, {3}, {4}, {5}

Two-element sets with no consecutive numbers: {1, 3}, {1, 4}, {1, 5}, {2, 4}, {2, 5}, {3, 5}

Three-element set with no consecutive numbers: {1, 3, 5}

Counting these subsets, we have:

1 subset with zero elements

5 subsets with one element

6 subsets with two elements

1 subset with three elements

Adding these counts, there are 1 + 5 + 6 + 1 = 13 subsets in total.

Thus, n(S 5) = 13.

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Question4
The number of relations on the set A = {1, 2, 3}, containing at most 6 elements including
(1, 2), which are reflexive and transitive but not symmetric, is __________.

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Answer: 6

Solution:
Since relation needs to be reflexive the ordered pairs (1, 1), (2, 2), (3, 3) need to be there and (1, 2) is also to be included.

Let's call R 0 = {(1, 1), (2, 2), (3, 3), (1, 2)} the base relation.

∵ A × A contain 3 × 3 = 9 ordered pairs, remaining 5 ordered are

2, 1), (1, 3), (3, 1), (2, 3), (3, 2)

We have to add at most two ordered pairs to R such that resulting relation is reflexive, transitive but not symmetric.
0

Following are the only possibilities.

R = R0U {(1, 3)}

OR R 0
U {(3, 2)}

OR R 0
U {(1, 3), (3, 1)}

OR R 0
U {(1, 3), (3, 2)}

OR R 0
U {(3, 1), (3, 2)}

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Question5
The number of non-empty equivalence relations on the set {1, 2, 3} is :

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Options:

A. 7

B. 4

C. 5

D. 6

Answer: C

Solution:
An equivalence relation on a finite set is uniquely determined by its partition into equivalence classes. Hence, counting the number of
equivalence relations on a set is equivalent to counting the number of ways to partition that set.

Step: Counting partitions of {1, 2, 3}

We want all possible ways to split the set {1, 2, 3} into nonempty subsets (its “blocks”).

3 blocks (each element in its own block)

{{1}, {2}, {3}}.

2 blocks

{{1, 2}, {3}}

{{1, 3}, {2}}

{{2, 3}, {1}}

1 block (all elements together)

{{1, 2, 3}}.

Counting these, there are a total of 5 distinct partitions, and thus 5 equivalence relations on the set {1, 2, 3}.

All equivalence relations are automatically nonempty (they include at least (1, 1), (2, 2), (3, 3) because they are reflexive), so the answer to
“the number of nonempty equivalence relations” is also 5.

Answer: Option C (5)

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Question6
Let A = {1, 2, 3, … , 10} and B = { m

n
: m, n ∈ A, m < n and gcd(m, n) = 1}. Then
n(B) is equal to :

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Options:

A. 29

B. 31

C. 37

D. 36

Answer: B

Solution:

To find the number of elements in set B, we consider pairs ( m

n
) where m, n ∈ A with m < n and gcd(m, n) = 1.

Here's the breakdown for each possible m:

For m = 1:

Possible values for n are 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10.

Total pairs: 9.

For m = 2:

Possible values for n are 3, 5, 7, 9 (since these have gcd(2, n) = 1).

Total pairs: 4.

For m = 3:

Possible values for n are 4, 5, 7, 8, 10.

Total pairs: 5.

For m = 4:

Possible values for n are 5, 7, 9.

Total pairs: 3.
For m = 5:

Possible values for n are 6, 7, 8, 9.

Total pairs: 4.

For m = 6:

Possible value for n is 7.

Total pairs: 1.

For m = 7:

Possible values for n are 8, 9, 10.

Total pairs: 3.

For m = 8:

Possible value for n is 9.

Total pairs: 1.

For m = 9:

Possible value for n is 10.

Total pairs: 1.

Adding all these up, the total number of elements in set B is:
9 + 4 + 5 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 3 + 1 + 1 = 31

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Question7
Let R = {(1, 2), (2, 3), (3, 3)} be a relation defined on the set {1, 2, 3, 4}. Then the
minimum number of elements, needed to be added in R so that R becomes an
equivalence relation, is:

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Options:

A. 9

B. 8

C. 7

D. 10

Answer: C

Solution:
A = {1, 2, 3, 4}

For relation to be reflexive

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

Minimum elements added will be

(1, 1), (2, 2), (4, 4)(2, 1)(3, 2)(3, 2)(3, 1)(1, 3)

∴ Minimum number of elements = 7

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Question8
Let A = {(x, y) ∈ R × R : |x + y| ⩾ 3} and B = {(x, y) ∈ R × R : |x| + |y| ≤ 3}.If
C = {(x, y) ∈ A ∩ B : x = 0 or y = 0}, then ∑ |x + y| is :
(x,y)∈C

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Options:

A. 18

B. 24

C. 15

D. 12

Answer: D

Solution:

C = {(3, 0), (−3, 0), (0, 3), (0, −3)}

Σ|x + y| = 12

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Question9
Let X = R × R. Define a relation R on X as :

(a1, b1)R (a2, b2) ⇔ b1 = b2

Statement I: R is an equivalence relation.

Statement II : For some (a, b) ∈ X, the set S = {(x, y) ∈ X : (x, y)R(a, b)} represents a
line parallel to y = x.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given
below :

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Options:

A. Both Statement I and Statement II are true

B. Statement I is true but Statement II is false

C. Both Statement I and Statement II are false

D. Statement I is false but Statement II is true

Answer: B

Solution:

Statement - I :

Reflexive : (a 1, b1)R (a1, b1) ⇒ b1 = b1 True

Symmetric : (a1, b1)R (a2, b2) ⇒ b1 = b2

} True
(a2, b2)R (a1, b1) ⇒ b2 = b1

Transitive: (a1, b1)R (a2, b2) ⇒ b1 = b2

}b1 = b3
& (a2, b2)R (a3, b3)b2 = b3

⇒ (a1, b1)R (a3 ⋅ b3) ⇒ True

Hence Relation R is an equivence relation Statement-I is true.

For statement - II ⇒ y = b so False

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Question10
Let A = {x ∈ (0, π) − { π
2
} : log(2/π) | sin x| + log(2/π) | cos x| = 2} and
B = {x ⩾ 0 : √ x(√ x − 4) − 3|√ x − 2| + 6 = 0} . Then n(A ∪ B) is equal to :

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Options:

A. 4

B. 8

C. 6
D. 2

Answer: B

Solution:
A : log2/π | sin x| + log2/π | cos x| = 2

⇒ log2/π(| sin x ⋅ cos x|) = 2

8
⇒ | sin 2x| =
2
π

Number of solution 4

B : let √x = t < 2

Then √x(√x − 4) + 3(√x − 2) + 6 = 0

2
⇒ t − 4t + 3t − 6 + 6 = 0

2
⇒ t − t = 0, t = 0, t = 1

x = 0, x = 1

again let √x = t > 2

then t 2
− 4t − 3t + 6 + 6 = 0

2
⇒ t − 7t + 12 = 0

⇒ t = 3, 4

x = 9, 16

Total number of solutions

n( A ∪ B) = 4 + 4 = 8

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Question11
The relation R = {(x, y) : x, y ∈ Z and x + y is even } is:

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Options:

A. reflexive and transitive but not symmetric

B. reflexive and symmetric but not transitive

C. an equivalence relation

D. symmetric and transitive but not reflexive

Answer: C
Solution:

R = {(x, y) : x, y ∈ z and x + y is even }

reflexive x + x = 2x even

symmetric of x + y is even, then (y + x) is also even

transitive of x + y is even &y + z is even then x + z is also even

So, relation is an equivalence relation.

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Question12
Define a relation R on the interval [0, π

2
) by x R y if and only if sec 2
x − tan
2
y = 1 .
Then R is :

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Options:

A.
both reflexive and symmetric but not transitive

B.
both reflexive and transitive but not symmetric

C.
reflexive but neither symmetric not transitive

D.
an equivalence relation

Answer: D

Solution:

sec
2
x − tan
2
x = 1 ( on replacing y with x)
⇒ Reflexive
2 2
sec x − tan y = 1
2 2
⇒ 1 + tan x + 1 − sec y = 1

2 2
⇒ sec y − tan x = 1

⇒ symmetric

2 2
sec x − tan y = 1

2 2
sec y − tan z = 1

Adding both
2 2 2 2
⇒ sec x − tan y + sec y − tan z = 1 + 1
2 2
sec x + 1 − tan z = 2
2 2
sec x − tan z = 1

⇒ Transitive

hence equivalence relation

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Question13
Let S = N ∪ {0}. Define a relation R from S to R by :
2
R = {(x, y) : loge y = x loge ( ), x ∈ S, y ∈ R}.
5

Then, the sum of all the elements in the range of R is equal to :

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Options:

A. 3

B. 10

C. 5

D. 5

Answer: D

Solution:
S = {0, 1, 2, 3 … . . }

2
loge y = loge ( )
5
x
2
⇒ y = ( )
5

Required
1 2 3
Sum = 1 + (
2

5
) + (
2

5
) + (
2

5
) + …..− =
1
2
=
5

3
1−
5

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Question14
Let A be the set of all functions f : Z → Z and R be a relation on A such that
R = {(f , g) : f (0) = g(1) and f (1) = g(0)}. Then R is :

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Options:

A. Symmetric and transitive but not reflective

B. Symmetric but neither reflective nor transitive

C. Transitive but neither reflexive nor symmetric

D. Reflexive but neither symmetric nor transitive

Answer: B

Solution:

For R to be reflexive, (f , f ) must be in R.

The means f (0) = f (1) and f (1) = f (0) must be true for all f .

But f (0) ≠ f (1) always

Therefore, R is not reflexive

If (f , g) ∈ R, then f (0) = g(1) and f (1) = g(0)

∵ f (0) = g(1) ⇒ g(1) = f (0)

and f (1) = g(0) ⇒ g(0) = f (1)

R is symmetric

If (f , g) ∈ R and (g, h) ∈ R, then f (0) = g(1), f (1) = g(0), g(0) = n(1)&g(1) = h(0)

Since, f (0) = g(1) and g(1) = h(0), then f (0) is not necessarily equal to h(0).

Therefore, R is not transitive.

∴ The relation R is symmetric but not reflexive or transitive.

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Question15
Let A = {1, 2, 3, … . , 100} and R be a relation on A such that R = {(a, b) : a = 2b + 1}.
Let (a , a ), (a , a ), (a , a ), … . , (a , a ) be a sequence of k elements of R such that
1 2 2 3 3 4 k k+1

the second entry of an ordered pair is equal to the first entry of the next ordered pair.
Then the largest integer k , for which such a sequence exists, is equal to :

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Options:

A. 6

B. 8

C. 7
D. 5

Answer: D

Solution:

The relation R is defined on the set A = {1, 2, 3, … , 100} such that R = {(a, b) : a = 2b + 1}. We need to find the largest integer k for
which there exists a sequence of k ordered pairs from R where the second element of each pair is the first element of the next pair.

The sequence in terms of k is:

(a1, a2), (a2, a3), … , (ak, ak+1)

Here, each a satisfies the equation a

i i
= 2ai+1 + 1 . Consequently, a1
= 2a2 + 1 , making a an odd number.
1

Let's examine the pattern:

a2 = 2a3 + 1 , implying a 1
= 2(2a3 + 1) + 1 = 4a3 + 3 .

a3 = 2a4 + 1 , leading to a 1
= 4(2a4 + 1) + 3 = 8a4 + 7 .

Continuing this pattern, we find:

k k
ak = 2ak+1 + 1 ⟹ a1 = 2 ⋅ ak+1 + (2 − 1)

where a k+1
needs to be in set A. This implies:
k
a1+1−2
ak+1 = k
2

Thus, 2 k
∣ (a1 + 1) . The task is to find the highest k where 2 divides any e in {2, … , 101}.
k
i

The largest power of 2 that divides an element within this range determines k.

After computation, we find that k can be a maximum of 6 because 2 6

= 64 divides 95 + 1 = 96, but 2
7
= 128 does not divide any e for
i

e ∈ A. Therefore, the maximum k is 6.

i

The sequence corresponding to this maximum k is:

(95, 47), (47, 23), (23, 11), (11, 5), (5, 2)

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Question16
Let A = {−3, −2, −1, 0, 1, 2, 3}. Let R be a relation on A defined by xRy if and only if
0 ≤ x + 2y ≤ 4. Let l be the number of elements in R and m be the minimum number
2

of elements required to be added in R to make it a reflexive relation. Then l + m is equal

to

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Options:

A. 18

B. 20

C. 17

D. 19

Answer: A
Solution:

The relation R is defined for the set A = {−3, −2, −1, 0, 1, 2, 3} with the condition 0 ≤ x 2
. Let's determine the pairs (x, y) that
+ 2y ≤ 4

satisfy this condition.

For y = −3:

Solving x 2
+ 2(−3) ≤ 4 , we find x = {3, −3}.

For y = −2:

Solving x 2
+ 2(−2) ≤ 4 , we find x = {−2, 2}.

For y = −1:

Solving x 2
+ 2(−1) ≤ 4 , we find x = {−2, 2}.

For y = 0:

Solving x 2
+ 0 ≤ 4, we find x = {−2, −1, 0, 1, 2}.

For y = 1:

Solving x 2
+ 2(1) ≤ 4 , we find x = {−1, 0, 1}.

For y = 2:

Solving x 2
+ 2(2) ≤ 4 , we find x = {0}.

The relation R consists of the following pairs:

R = {(3, −3), (−3, −3), (−2, −2), (2, −2), (−2, −1), (2, −1), (−2, 0), (−1, 0), (0, 0), (1, 0), (2, 0), (−1, 1), (0, 1), (1, 1), (0, 2)}

Currently, R has l = 15 elements. To make R reflexive, it must include all pairs (x, x) for every x ∈ A. We identify the missing reflexive
pairs (−1, −1), (2, 2), and (3, 3), which are required to satisfy reflexivity.

Thus, m = 3 more elements are needed. Therefore, the total l + m = 15 + 3 = 18.

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Question17
Let A = {−2, −1, 0, 1, 2, 3}. Let R be a relation on A defined by xRy if and only if
y = max{x, 1}. Let l be the number of elements in R . Let m and n be the minimum

number of elements required to be added in R to make it reflexive and symmetric

relations, respectively. Then l + m + n is equal to

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Options:

A. 11

B. 12

C. 14

D. 13

Answer: B

Solution:
To solve the problem, we start by defining the set A = {−2, −1, 0, 1, 2, 3} and the relation R on set A, where an element x is related to y
(written as x R y) if and only if y = max{x, 1}.

This leads us to the following pairs in the relation R:

For x = −2, y = max{−2, 1} = 1, so (−2, 1) is in R.

For x = −1, y = max{−1, 1} = 1, so (−1, 1) is in R.

For x = 0, y = max{0, 1} = 1, so (0, 1) is in R.

For x = 1, y = max{1, 1} = 1, so (1, 1) is in R.

For x = 2, y = max{2, 1} = 2, so (2, 2) is in R.

For x = 3, y = max{3, 1} = 3, so (3, 3) is in R.

Thus, the relation R consists of the pairs: {(−2, 1), (−1, 1), (0, 1), (1, 1), (2, 2), (3, 3)}, and there are l = 6 elements in R.

Making the Relation Reflexive

A relation is reflexive if every element in the set A relates to itself. Therefore, the missing reflexive pairs are:

(−2, −2)

(−1, −1)

(0, 0)

Adding these three pairs will make the relation reflexive, so m = 3.

Making the Relation Symmetric

A relation is symmetric if whenever (x, y) is in R, (y, x) must also be in R. Therefore, the missing symmetric pairs are:

(1, −2)

(1, −1)

(1, 0)

Thus, we need to add these three pairs for symmetry, so n = 3.

Finally, we calculate the sum l + m + n = 6 + 3 + 3 = 12.

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Question18
Consider the sets
A = {(x, y) ∈ R × R : x
2
+ y
2
,
= 25}, B = {(x, y) ∈ R × R : x
2
+ 9y
2
= 144}

C = {(x, y) ∈ Z × Z : x + y ≤ 4} and D = A ∩ B. The total number of one-one

2 2

functions from the set D to the set C is:

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Options:

A. 15120

B. 18290

C. 17160

D. 19320
Answer: C

Solution:
2 2
A = {(x, y) ∈ R × R : x + y = 25}, B = {(x, y) ∈ R×

2 2
R : x + 9y = 144}

2 2 2 2
x + 9y − (x + y ) = 144 − 25

119
Plug in y 2
= into either equation to find x.
8

2
119
x = 25 −
8

2
200 − 119
x =
8

2
81
x =
8

81 119
x = ±√ , y = ±√
8 8

Now, C = {(x, y) ∈ Z × Z : x
2
+ y
2
≤ 4}

Valid points are (−2, 0), (−1, −1), (−1, 0), (−1, 1), (0, −2), (0, −1), (0, 0), (0, 1), (0, 2), (1, −1), (1, 0), (1, 1)

∴ Total valid points in C = 13

⇒ There are 4 distinct real points in set D

∴ The number of one-one functions from D to C

13! 13!
⇒ 13P4 ⇒ = = 17160
(13−4)! 9!

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Question19
Let A = {−3, −2, −1, 0, 1, 2, 3} and R be a relation on A defined by xRy if and only if
2x − y ∈ {0, 1}. Let l be the number of elements in R. Let m and n be the minimum

number of elements required to be added in R to make it reflexive and symmetric

relations, respectively. Then l + m + n is equal to:

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Options:

A. 17

B. 18

C. 15

D. 16

Answer: A

Solution:
xRy ⇔ 2x − y ∈ {0, 1}

⇒ y = 2x or y = 2x − 1
A = {−3, −2, −1, 0, 1, 2, 3}

R = {(−1, −2), (0, 0), (1, 2), (−1, −3), (0, −1), (1, 1),

(2, 3)}

⇒ I = 7

For R to be reflexive (0, 0), (1, 1) ∈ R

But other (a, a) such that 2a − a ∈ {0, 1}

⇒ a ∈ {0, 1}

5 other pairs needs to be added ⇒ m = 5

xRy ⇒ yRx to be symmetric

(−1, −2) ⇒ (−2, −1)

(1, 2) ⇒ (2, 1)

(−1, −3) ⇒ (−3, −1)

(0, −1) ⇒ (−1, 0)

(2, 3) ⇒ (3, 2) ⇒ 5 needs to be added, n = 5

⇒ l + m + n = 17

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Question20
Let A = { (α, β) ∈ R × R : |α - 1| ≤ 4 and |β - 5| ≤ 6 }

and B = { (α, β) ∈ R × R : 16(α - 2) + 9(β - 6) 2 2

≤ 144 }.

Then

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Options:

A.
A⊂B

B.
B⊂A

C.
neither A ⊂ B nor B ⊂ A

D.
A ∪ B = {(x, y) : −4 ⩽ x ⩽ 4, −1 ⩽ y ⩽ 11}

Answer: B

Solution:
A: |x − 1| ≤ 4 and |y − 5| ≤ 6
⇒ −4 ≤ x − 1 ≤ 4 ⇒ −6 ≤ y − 5 ≤ 6

⇒ −3 ≤ x ≤ 5 ⇒ −1 ≤ y ≤ 11

B : 16(x − 2) 2
+ 9(y − 6)
2
≤ 144

2 2
(x − 2) (y − 6)
B: + ≤ 1
9 16

From Diagram B ⊂ A

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Question21
Let A = {0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5}. Let R be a relation on A defined by (x, y) ∈ R if and only if
max{x, y} ∈ {3, 4}. Then among the statements

(S1): The number of elements in R is 18, and

(S2): The relation R is symmetric but neither reflexive nor transitive

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Options:

A.
both are false

B.
only (S1) is true

C.
only (S2) is true

D.
both are true

Answer: C
Solution:
To evaluate the relation R on the set A = {0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5}, we first need to understand the conditions for an element (x, y) to be in R.
Specifically, (x, y) ∈ R if and only if max{x, y} ∈ {3, 4}.

Considering this, let's list the pairs:

For max{x, y} = 3, the possible pairs are:

(0, 3), (3, 0), (1, 3), (3, 1), (2, 3), (3, 2), (3, 3)

For max{x, y} = 4, the possible pairs are:

(0, 4), (4, 0), (1, 4), (4, 1), (2, 4), (4, 2), (3, 4), (4, 3), (4, 4)

Combining these, the set R consists of the following elements:

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

This gives us a total of 16 elements in R, not 18 as initially claimed in statement S . 1

Next, we analyze the properties of the relation R:

Reflexivity: A relation is reflexive if (x, x) ∈ R for all x ∈ A. For example, (0, 0), (1, 1), (2, 2) are not in R, so R is not reflexive.

Symmetry: A relation is symmetric if whenever (a, b) ∈ R, then (b, a) ∈ R as well. For all pairs (x, y) listed, both (x, y) and (y, x) are
present. Thus, R is symmetric.

Transitivity: A relation is transitive if whenever (a, b) ∈ R and (b, c) ∈ R, then (a, c) ∈ R. An example where transitivity fails is (0, 3) and
(3, 1) are in R but (0, 1) is not in R. Therefore, R is not transitive.

In conclusion, statement S is correct as R is symmetric but neither reflexive nor transitive.

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Question22
Let S = {1, 2, 3,...,10}. Suppose M is the set of all the subsets of S, then the relation R =
{(A, B) : A ∩ B ≠ φ ; A, B ∈ M} is :

[27-Jan-2024 Shift 1]
Options:

A.
symmetric and reflexive only

B.
reflexive only

C.
symmetric and transitive only

D.
symmetric only

Answer: D

Solution:
Solution:
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Question23
Let R be a relation on Z × Z defined by (a, b) R (c, d) if and only if ad - bc is divisible by
5 . Then R is

[29-Jan-2024 Shift 1]
Options:

A.
Reflexive and symmetric but not transitive

B.
Reflexive but neither symmetric not transitive

C.
Reflexive, symmetric and transitive

D.
Reflexive and transitive but not symmetric

Answer: A

Solution:
Solution:
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Question24
If R is the smallest equivalence relation on the set {1, 2, 3, 4} such that {(1, 2), (1, 3)} ⊂
R, then the number of elements in R is

[29-Jan-2024 Shift 2]
Options:

A.
10

B.
12

C.
8

D.
15

Answer: A

Solution:
Given set {1, 2, 3, 4}

Minimum order pairs are

(1, 1), (2, 2), (3, 3), (4, 4), (3, 1), (2, 1), (2, 3), (3, 2), (1, 3), (1, 2)

Thus no, of elements = 10

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Question25
A group of 40 students appeared in an examination of 3 subjects - Mathematics, Physics
& Chemistry. It was found that all students passed in at least one of the subjects, 20
students passed in Mathematics, 25 students passed in Physics, 16 students passed in
Chemistry, at most 11 students passed in both Mathematics and Physics, at most 15
students passed in both Physics and Chemistry, at most 15 students passed in both
Mathematics and Chemistry. The maximum number of students passed in all the three
subjects is____

[30-Jan-2024 Shift 1]

Answer: 10

Solution:

Solution:
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Question26

The number of symmetric relations defined on the set {1, 2, 3, 4} which are not reflexive
is____

[30-Jan-2024 Shift 2]

Answer: 960

Solution:
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Question27
Let A = {1, 2, 3, 4} and R = {(1, 2), (2, 3), (1, 4)} be a relation on A. Let S be the
equivalence relation on A such that R⊂S and the number of elements in S is n. Then, the
minimum value of n is____

[31-Jan-2024 Shift 1]

Answer: 16

Solution:
All elements are included

Answer is 16

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Question28
Let A = {1, 2, 3,........100}. Let R be a relation on A defined by (x, y) ∈ R if and only if 2x
= 3y. Let R1 be a symmetric relation on A such that R⊂R1 and the number of elements
in R1 is n. Then, the minimum value of n is

[31-Jan-2024 Shift 2]
Answer: 66

Solution:
R = {(3, 2), (6, 4), (9, 6), (12, 8),.........(99, 66)}

n(R) = 33

∴ 66

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Question29
Let A = {1, 2, 3,...20}. Let R1 and R2 two relation on A such that
R1 = {(a, b) : b is divisible by a}
R2 = {(a, b) : a is an integral multiple of b}.
Then, number of elements in R1 − R2 is equal to_____

[1-Feb-2024 Shift 1]

Answer: 46

Solution:

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Question30
The number of elements in the set

S = {(x, y, z) : x, y, z ∈ Z, x + 2y + 3z = 42, x, y, z ≥ 0} equals ____

[1-Feb-2024 Shift 1]

Answer: 169
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Question31
Consider the relations R1 and R2 defined as aR1b ⇔ a2 + b2 = 1 for all a,b,∈ R and (a, b)
R2 (c, d) ⇔ a + d = b + c for all (a, b), (c, d) ∈ N × N. Then

[1-Feb-2024 Shift 2]
Options:

A.
Only R1 is an equivalence relation

B.
Only R2 is an equivalence relation

C.
R1 and R2 both are equivalence relations

D.
Neither R1 nor R2 is an equivalence relation

Answer: B

Solution:
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Question32
The minimum number of elements that must be added to the relation
R = {(a, b), (b, c), (b, d)} on the set {a, b, c, d } so that it is an equivalence relation, is__
[24-Jan-2023 Shift 2]

Answer: 13

Solution:

Solution:
Given R = {(a, b), (b, c), (b, d )}
In order to make it equivalence relation as per given set, R must be
{ (a, a), (b, b), (c, c), (d , d ), (a, b), (b, a), (b, c), (c, b), (b, d ), (d , b), (a, c), (a, d ), (c, d ), (d , c), (c, a), (d , a) }
There already given so 13 more to be added.

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Question33
In a group of 100 persons 75 speak English and 40 speak Hindi. Each person speaks at
least one of the two languages. If the number of persons, who speak only English
is α and the number of persons who speak only Hindi is β, then the eccentricity of the
ellipse 25(β2x2 + α2y2) = α2β2 is :

[6-Apr-2023 shift 2]
Options:

A.

B.
C.

D.

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:

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Question34
Let the number of elements in sets A and B be five and two respectively. Then the
number of subsets of A × B each having at least 3 and at most 6 elements is:

[8-Apr-2023 shift 1]
Options:

A.
752

B.
772

C.
782

D.
792

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:

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Question35
The number of elements in the set {n∈Z : |n2 − 10n + 19| <6} is

[10-Apr-2023 shift 1]

Answer: 6

Solution:

Solution:

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Question36
The number of elements in the set S = {θ ∈[0, 2π] : 3cos4θ − 5cos2θ − 2sin6θ + 2 = 0} is :
[11-Apr-2023 shift 1]
Options:

A.
10

B.
9

C.
8

D.
12

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:

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Question37
An organization awarded 48 medals in event ' A ', 25 in event ' B ' and 18 in event ' C '.
If these medals went to total 60 men and only five men got medals in all the three events,
then, how many received medals in exactly two of three events ?

[11-Apr-2023 shift 1]
Options:

A.
15

B.
9

C.
21

D.
10

Answer: C

Solution:
Solution:

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Question38
The number of the relations, on the set {1,2,3} containing (1,2) and (2,3), which are
reflexive and transitive but not symmetric, is ________.

[12-Apr-2023 shift 1]
Answer: 3

Solution:

Solution:

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Question39
The number of elements in the set {n ∈ N : 10 ≤ n ≤ 100. and 3n − 3 is a multiple of 7} is
________

[15-Apr-2023 shift 1]

Answer: 15

Solution:

Solution:

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Question40
Let A = {z ∈ C : 1≤ | z − (1 + i) | ≤2} and B = {z ∈ A: | z − (1 − i) | = 1}. Then, B :
[24-Jun-2022-Shift-1]
Options:

A. is an empty set

B. contains exactly two elements

C. contains exactly three elements

D. is an infinite set

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
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Question41
Let A = {x ∈ R: | x + 1 | <2} and B = {x ∈ R: | x − 1 | ≥2}. Then which one of the following
statements is NOT true?
[25-Jun-2022-Shift-2]
Options:

A. A − B = (−1, 1)

B. B − A = R − (−3, 1)

C. A ∩ B = (−3, −1]

D. A ∪ B = R − [1, 3)

Answer: B

Solution:
Solution:

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Question42
Let A = { n ∈ N : H.C.F. (n, 45) = 1 } and
Let B = {2k : k ∈ {1, 2, ......, 100}}. Then the sum of all the elements of A ∩ B is______
[26-Jun-2022-Shift-1]

Answer: 5264

Solution:

Solution:

Sum of all elements of A∩B=2 [Sum of natural numbers upto 100 which are neither divisible by 3 nor by 5 ]
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Question43
Let a set A = A1 ∪ A2 ∪ ..... ∪ Ak, where Ai ∩ Aj = φ for i ≠ j, 1 ≤ j, j ≤ k. Define the
relation R from A to A by R = { (x, y) : y ∈ Ai . if and only if .x ∈ Ai, 1 ≤ i ≤ k }. Then, R is
:
[29-Jun-2022-Shift-1]
©

Options:

A. reflexive, symmetric but not transitive.

B. reflexive, transitive but not symmetric.

C. reflexive but not symmetric and transitive.

D. an equivalence relation.

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
R = {(x, y) : y ∈ Ai, iff x ∈ Ai1 ≤ i ≥ k}
(1) Reflexive
(a, a) ⇒ a ∈ Ai iff a ∈ Ai
(2) Symmetric
(a, b) ⇒ a ∈ Ai iff b ∈ Ai
(b, a) ∈R as b ∈ Ai iff a ∈ Ai
(3) Transitive
(a, b) ∈ R&(b, c) ∈ R
⇒a ∈ Ai iff b ∈ Ai&b ∈ Ai iff c ∈ Ai
⇒a ∈ Ai iff c ∈ Ai
⇒(a, c) ∈ R.
⇒ RElation is equivalnece.

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Question44
Let A = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7}. Define B = { T ⊆ A : either 1 ∉ T or 2 ∈ T } and
C = { T ⊆ A : T the sum of all the elements of T is a prime number }. Then the number
of elements in the set B ∪ C is____
[25-Jul-2022-Shift-2]
Answer: 107

Solution:

Solution:
∵(B ∪ C)′ = B′ ∩ C′
B′ is a set containing sub sets of A containing element 1 and not containing 2.
And C′ is a set containing subsets of A whose sum of elements is not prime.
So, we need to calculate number of subsets of {3, 4, 5, 6, 7} whose sum of elements plus 1 is composite.
Number of such 5 elements subset = 1
Number of such 4 elements subset = 3 (except selecting 3 or 7 )
Number of such 3 elements subset = 6 (except selecting {3, 4, 5}, {3, 6, 7}, {4, 5, 7} or {5, 6, 7} )
Number of such 2 elements subset = 7 (except selecting {3, 7}, {4, 6}, {5, 7} )
Number of such 1 elements subset = 3 (except selecting {4} or {6} )
Number of such 0 elements subset = 1
n(B′ ∩ C′) = 21 ⇒ n(B ∪ C) = 27 − 21 = 107

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Question45
Let A = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7} and B = {3, 6, 7, 9}. Then the number of elements in the set
{C ⊆ A : C ∩ B ≠ φ} is _______.
[26-Jul-2022-Shift-2]

Answer: 112

Solution:

Solution:

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Question46
Let R1 and R2 be two relations defined on ℝ by aR1b ⇔ ab ≥ 0 and aR2b ⇔ a ≥ b Then,
[27-Jul-2022-Shift-1]
©
Options:

A. R1 is an equivalence relation but not R2

B. R2 is an equivalence relation but not R1

C. both R1 and R2 are equivalence relations

D. neither R1 nor R2 is an equivalence relation

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
R1 = {xy ≥ 0, x, y ∈ R}
For reflexive x × x ≥ 0 which is true.
For symmetric
If xy ≥ 0 ⇒ yx ≥ 0
If x = 2, y = 0 and z = −2
Then x ⋅ y ≥ 0&y ⋅ z ≥ 0 but x ⋅ z ≥ 0 is not true
⇒ not transitive relation.
⇒R1 is not equivalence
R2 if a ≥ b it does not implies b ≥ a
⇒R2 is not equivalence relation

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Question47
For α ∈ N , consider a relation R on N given by R. = { (x, y) : 3x + αy is a multiple of 7}.
The relation R is an equivalence relation if and only if :
[28-Jul-2022-Shift-1]
©

Options:

A. α = 14

B. α is a multiple of 4

C. 4 is the remainder when α is divided by 10

D. 4 is the remainder when α is divided by 7

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
R = { (x, y) : 3x + αy is multiple of 7}, now R to be an equivalence relation
(1) R should be reflexive : (a, a) ∈ R ∀a ∈ N
∴3a + aα = 7k
∴(3 + α)a = 7k
∴3 + α = 7k1 ⇒ α = 7k1 − 3
= 7k1 + 4
(2) R should be symmetric : aRb ⇔ bRa
aRb : 3a + (7k − 3)b = 7m
⇒3(a − b) + 7kb = 7m
⇒3(b − a) + 7ka = 7m
So, aRb ⇒ bRa
∴ R will be symmetric for a = 7k1 − 3
(3) Transitive : Let (a, b) ∈ R, (b, c) ∈ R
⇒3a + (7k − 3)b = 7k1 and
3b + (7k2 − 3)c = 7k3
Adding 3a + 7kb + (7k2 − 3)c = 7(k1 + k3)

3a + (7k2 − 3)c = 7m
∴(a, c) ∈ R
∴R is transitive
∴α = 7k − 3 = 7k + 4

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Question48
Let R be a relation from the set {1, 2, 3, ..., 60} to itself such that R = { (a, b) : b = pq,
where p, q ≥ 3 are prime numbers }. Then, the number of elements in R is:
[29-Jul-2022-Shift-1]
©

Options:

A. 600

B. 660

C. 540

D. 720

Answer: B

Solution:
Solution:
b can take its values as 9, 15, 21, 33, 39, 51, 57, 25, 35, 55, 49
b can take these 11 values and a can take any of 60 values
So, number of elements in R = 60 × 11 = 660

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Question49
Let A = { n ∈ N : n is a 3 -digit number } B = {9k + 2 : k ∈ N }
and C = {9k + I : k ∈ N } for some I (0 < 1 < 9)
If the sum of all the elements of the set A ∩ (B ∪ C) is 274 × 400, then l is equal to
[2021, 24 Feb. Shift-1]

Answer: 5

Solution:
Solution:
Given, A = { n ∈ N : n is a 3 -digit number }
B = {9k + 2 : k ∈ N }
C = {9k + 1 : k ∈ N }
∵3 digit number of the form 3k + 2 are {101, 109, .. . 992}
100 100 × 1093
⇒ Sum = [101 + 992] =
2 2
Similarly, 3-digit number of the form 9k + 5 is
100 100 × 1099
[104 + 995] =
2 2
100 × 1093 100 × 1099
[ ∵ numbers are 104, 113, ..., 995 ] Their sum = +
2 2
= 100 × 1096 = 400 × 274
Hence, we can say the value of I = 5 as the second series of numbers obtained by set C is of the form 9k + 5.
∴ Required value of I = 5

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Question50
In a school, there are three types of games to be played. Some of the students play two
types of games, but none play all the three games. Which Venn diagram can justify the
above statement?

[2021, 17 March Shift-1]

Options:

A. P and Q

B. P and R

C. None of these

D. 0 and R

Answer: C

Solution:
Solution:
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Question51
Let A = {n ∈ N ∣ n2 ≤ n + 10, 000},
B = {3k + 1 ∣ k ∈ N } and C = {2k ∣ k ∈ N }, then the sum of all the elements of the set
A ∩ (B − C) is equal to
[2021, 27 July Shift-II]

Answer: 832

Solution:
Solution:
Let A = {n ∈ N ∣ n2 ≤ n + 10000}
n2 ≤ n + 10000
n2 − n ≤ 10000
⇒ n(n − 1) ≤ 100 × 100
⇒ A = {1, 2, 3, ......, 100}
Now, B = {3k + 1 ∣ k ∈ N }
B = {4, 7, 10, 13, ...}
and C = {2k ∣ k ∈ N }
C = {2, 4, 6, 8, ...}
So, B − C = {7, 13, 19, ......, 97, ...}
So, A ∩ (B − C) = {7, 13, 19, ......, 97}
This form an AP with common difference
(d=6)
⇒ 97 = 7 + (n − 1)6
97 − 7
n= + 1 = 16 [∵an = a + (n − 1)d ]
6
16
Hence, sum = [7 + 97]
2
= 832 { n
∵Sn = (a + 1)
2 }
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Question52
If A = {x ∈ R: | x − 2 | >1} ,
B = { x ∈ R : √ x2 − 3 > 1 } and
C = {x ∈ R: | x − 4 | ≥2} and Z is the set
of all integers, then the number of
subsets of the set (A ∩ B ∩ C)C ∩ Z
is
[2021, 27 Aug. Shift-I]

Answer: 256

Solution:

Solution:
A = {x ∈ R: | x − 2 | >1}
⇒ A = (−∞, 1) ∪ (3, ∞)
B = { x ∈ R : √ x2 − 3 > 1 }
⇒ B = (−∞, −2) ∪ (2, ∞)
C = {x ∈ R: | x − 4 | ≥2}
⇒ C = (−∞, 2] ∪ [6, ∞)
⇒ A ∩ B ∩ C = (−∞, −2) ∪ [6, ∞)
⇒ (A ∩ B ∩ C)C = [−2, 6)
∴(A ∩ B ∩ C)C ∩ Z = {−2, −1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5}
Number of subsets of (A ∩ B ∩ C)C ∩ Z
= 28 = 256

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Question53
Out of all the patients in a hospital 89% are found to be suffering from heart ailment
and 98% are suffering from lungs infection. If K % of them are suffering from both
ailments, then K can not belong to the set
[2021, 26 Aug. Shift-1]

Options:

A. {80, 83, 86, 89}

B. {84, 86, 88, 90}

C. {79, 81, 83, 85}

D. {84, 87, 90, 93}

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Let A = Patient suffering from heart ailment and B = Set of patient suffering from lungs infection
Given, n(A) = 89% and n(B) = 98%
n(A ∪ B) ≥ n(A) + n(B) − n(A ∩ B)
⇒ 100 ≥ 89 + 98 − n(A ∩ B)
⇒ 87 ≤ n(A ∩ B)
Also, n(A ∩ B) = min{n(A), n(B)}
⇒ n(A ∩ B) ≤ 89
∴ 87 ≤ n(A ∩ B) ≤ 89
So, n(A ∩ B) ∉ {79, 81, 83, 85}.

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Question54
Let X = {n ∈ N : 1 ≤ n ≤ 50}. If A = { n ∈ X : n is a multiple of 2} and B = { n ∈ X : n is
a multiple of 7}, then the number of elements in the smallest subset of X containing both
A and B is
[Jan. 7, 2020 (II)]

Answer: 29

Solution:
Solution:
From the given conditions, n(A) = 25, n(B) = 7 and n(A ∩ B) = 3
n(A ∪ B) = n(A) + n(B) − n(A ∩ B)
= 25 + 7 − 3 = 29

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Question55
Set A has m elements and set B has n elements. If the total number of subsets of A is 112
more than the total number of subsets of B, then the value of m ⋅ n is
[Sep. 06, 2020 (I)]

Answer: 28

Solution:

Solution:
2m = 112 + 2n ⇒ 2m − 2n = 112
−
⇒2n(2m n − 1) = 24(23 − 1)
∴m = 7, n = 4 ⇒ mn = 28

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Question56
A survey shows that 73% of the persons working in an office like coffee, whereas 65%
like tea. If x denotes the percentage of them, who like both coffee and tea, then x cannot
be:
[Sep. 05, 2020 (I)]
©

Options:

A. 63

B. 36

C. 54

D. 38

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Given, n(C) = 73, n(T ) = 65, n(C ∩ T ) = x
∴65 ≥ n(C ∩ T ) ≥ 65 + 73 − 100
⇒65 ≥ x ≥ 38 ⇒ x ≠ 36

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Question57
A survey shows that 63% of the people in a city read newspaper A whereas 76% read
newspaper B. If x% of the people read both the newspapers, then a possible value of x
can be:
[Sep. 04, 2020 (I)]
©

Options:

A. 29

B. 37

C. 65

D. 55

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Let n(U ) = 100, then n(A) = 63, n(B) = 76 n(A ∩ B) = x
Now, n(A ∪ B) = n(A) + n(B) − n(A ∩ B) ≤ 100
= 63 + 76 − x ≤ 100
⇒x ≥ 139 − 100 ⇒ x ≥ 39
∵n(A ∩ B) ≤ n(A)
⇒x ≤ 63
∴39 ≤ x ≤ 63

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Question58
50 n
Let ⋃i = 1 X i = ⋃i = 1 Y i = T , where each X i contains 10 elements and each Y i contains
5 elements. If each element of the set T is an element of exactly 20 of sets X i′ s and
exactly 6 of sets Y i′s, then n is equal to
[Sep. 04, 2020 (II)]
©

Options:

A. 15

B. 50

C. 45

D. 30

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
50 n
⋃i = 1 X i = ⋃i = 1 Y i = T
∵ n(X i) = 10, n(Y i) = 5
50 n
So, ⋃i = 1 X i = 500, ⋃i = 1 Y i = 5n
500 5n
⇒ = ⇒ n = 30
20 6

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Question59
Let S = {1, 2, 3, ..., 100}. The number of non-empty subsets A of S such that the product
of elements in A is even is :
[Jan. 12, 2019 (I)]
©

Options:

A. 2100 − 1

B. 250(250 − 1)

C. 250 − 1

D. 250 + 1

Answer: B
Solution:

Solution:
∵ Product of two even number is always even and product of two odd numbers is always odd.
∴ Number of required subsets
= Total number of subsets − Total number of subsets having only odd numbers
= 2100 − 250 = 250(250 − 1)

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Question60
Let Z be the set of integers. If A = { x ∈ Z : 2(x 2)(x 5x 6) = 1 } and
2
+ − +

B = {x ∈ Z : −3 < 2x − 1 < 9}, then the number of subsets of the set A × B, is :

[Jan. 12, 2019 (II)]
©

Options:

A. 215

B. 218

C. 212

D. 210

Answer: A

Solution:
Solution:
(a) Let x ∈ A, then
2
∵ 2(x + 2)(x − 5x + 6) = 1 ⇒ (x + 2)(x − 2)(x − 3) = 0
x = −2, 2, 3
A = {−2, 2, 3}
Then, n(A) = 3
Let x ∈ B, then
−3 < 2x − 1 < 9
−1 < x < 5 and x ∈ Z
∴ B = {0, 1, 2, 3, 4}
n(B) = 5
n(A × B) = 3 × 5 = 15
Hence, Number of subsets of A × B = 215

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Question61
In a class of 140 students numbered 1 to 140, all even numbered students opted
Mathematics course, those whose number is divisible by 3 opted Physics course and
those whose number is divisible by 5 opted Chemistry course. Then the number of
students who did not opt for any of the three courses is:
[Jan. 10, 2019 (II)]
Options:
A. 102

B. 42

C. 1

D. 38

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:

P = {30, 60, 90, 120}

⇒n(P) = 4
Q = {6n : n ∈ N , 1 ≤ n ≤ 23} − P
⇒n(Q) = 19
R = {15n : n ∈ N , 1 ≤ n ≤ 9} − P
⇒n(R) = 5
S = {10n : n ∈ N , 1 ≤ n ≤ 14} − P
⇒n(S) = 10
n(T ) = 70 − n(P) − n(Q) − n(S) = 70 − 33 = 37
n(V ) = 46 − n(P) − n(Q) − n(R) = 46 − 28 = 18
n(W ) = 28 − n(P) − n(R) − n(S) = 28 − 19 = 9
⇒ Number of required students = 140 − (4 + 19 + 5 + 10 + 37 + 18 + 9)
= 140 − 102 = 38

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Question62
Let A, B and C be sets such that φ ≠ A ∩ B ⊆ C. Then which of the following statements
is not true?
[April 12, 2019 (II)]
©

Options:

A. B ∩ C ≠ φ

B. If (A − B) ⊆ C, then A ⊆ C

C. (C ∪ A) ∩ (C ∪ B) = C

D. If (A − C) ⊆ B, then A ⊆ B

Answer: D
Solution:

Solution:
(1),(2) and (4) are always correct
In (3) option,
If A = C then A − C = φ
Clearly, φ ⊂ eqB but A ⊂ eqB is not always true.

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Question63
Two newspapers A and B are published in a city. It is known that 25% of the city
population reads A and 20% reads B while 8% reads both A and B. Further, 30% of
those who read A but not B look into advertisements and 40% of those who read B but
not A also look into advertisements, while 50% of those who read both A and B look into
advertisements. Then the percentage of the population who look into advertisements is:
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Options:

A. 13.9

B. 12.8

C. 13

D. 13.5

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:

% of people who reads A only = 25 − 8 = 17%

% of people who read B only = 20 − 8 = 12%
% of people from A only who read advertisement = 17 × 0.3 = 5.1%
% of people from B only who read advertisement = 12 × 0.4 = 4.8%
% of people from A&B both who read advertisement = 8 × 0.5 = 4%
∴ total % of people who read advertisement = 5.1 + 4.8 + 4 = 13.9%

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Question64
Let S = { x ∈ R : x ≥ 0 and 2 | √x − 3 | +√x (√x − 6) + 6 = 0. Then S
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Options:
A. contains exactly one element.

B. contains exactly two elements.

C. contains exactly four elements.

D. is an empty set

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Case-I: x ∈ [0, 9]
2(3 − √x ) + x − 6√x + 6 = 0
⇒x − 8√x + 12 = 0 ⇒ √x = 4, 2
⇒x = 16, 4
Since x ∈ [0, 9]
∴ x=4
Case-II: x ∈ [9, ∞]
2(√x − 3) + x − 6√x + 6 = 0
⇒x − 4√x = 0 ⇒ x = 16, 0
Since x ∈ [9, ∞]
∴x = 16
Hence, x = 4&16

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Question65

If f (x) + 2f ( ) = 3x, x ≠ 0 and S = {x ∈ R : f (x) = f (−x)}; then S

1
x
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Options:

A. contains exactly two elements.

B. contains more than two elements.

C. is an empty set.

D. contains exactly one element.

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
f (x) + 2f ( 1x ) = 3x ... . . (1)
f ( 1x ) + 2f (x) = 3x
Adding (1) and (2)
⇒f (x) + f
1
x ( )
=x+
1
x
Substracting (1) from (2)
⇒f (x) − f
1
x ( ) 3
= − 3x...
x
On adding (3) and (4)
 2
⇒f (x) = −x
x
2 −2 2
f (x) = f (−x) ⇒−x= +x⇒ x=
x x x
x2 = 2 or x = √2 , −√2

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Question66
Let P = {θ : sin θ − cos θ = √2 cos θ} and Q = { θ : sin θ+
cos θ = √2 sin θ } be two sets. Then:
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Options:

A. P ⊂ Q and Q − P ≠ φ

B. Q not ⊂ P

C. P = Q

D. P not ⊂ Q

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
sin θ − cos θ = √2 cos θ
⇒sin θ = cos θ + √2 cos θ
= (√2 + 1) cos θ = (2−1
√2 − 1 )
cos θ

⇒(√2 − 1) sin θ = cos θ

⇒sin θ + cos θ = √2 sin θ
∴ P=Q

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Question67
In a certain town, 25% of the families own a phone and 15% own a car; 65% families
own neither a phone nor a car and 2,000 families own both a car and a phone. Consider
the following three statements:
(A) 5% families own both a car and a phone
(B) 35% families own either a car or a phone
(C) 40,000 families live in the town
Then,
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Options:

A. Only (A) and (C) are correct.

B. Only (B) and (C) are correct.

C. Al l (A), (B) and (C) are correct.

D. Only (A) and (B) are correct.

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
n(P) = 25%
n(C) = 15%
n(P′ ∪ C′) = 65%
⇒n(P ∪ C)′ = 65%
n(P ∪ C) = 35%
n(P ∩ C) = n(P) + n(C) − n(P ∪ C)
25 + 15 − 35 = 5%
x × 5% = 2000
x = 40, 000

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Question68
A relation on the set A = {x: | x | <3, x ∈ Z } where Z is the set of integers is defined by
R = {(x, y) : y = | x | ,x ≠ −1}. Then the number of elements in the power set of R is:
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Options:

A. 32

B. 16

C. 8

D. 64

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
(b) A = {x: | x | <3, x ∈ Z }
A = {−2, −1, 0, 1, 2}
R = {(x, y) : y = | x | ,x ≠ −1}
R = {(−2, 2), (0, 0), (1, 1), (2, 2)}
R has four elements Number of elements in the power set of R
= 24 = 16

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Question69
Let X = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5}. The number of different ordered pairs (Y , Z ) that can formed
such that Y ⊂ eqX , Z ⊂ eqX and Y ∩ Z is empty is :
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Options:

A. 52

B. 35

C. 25

D. 53

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Let X = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5} n(x) = 5
Each element of x has 3 options. Either in set Y or set Z or none.
(∵Y ∩ Z = φ)
So, number of ordered pairs = 35

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Question70
If A, B and C are three sets such that A ∩ B = A ∩ C and A ∪ B = A ∪ C, then
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Options:

A. A = C

B. B = C

C. A ∩ B = φ

D. A = B

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Finding the value:
A∪B =A∪C
⇒(A ∪ B) ∩ C = (A ∪ C) ∩ C
⇒(A ∩ C) ∪ (B ∩ C) = C
⇒(A ∩ B) ∪ (B ∩ C) = C ... . (i) (∵A ∩ C = A ∩ B)
⇒A ∪ B = A ∪ C
⇒(A ∪ B) ∩ B = (A ∪ C) ∩ B
⇒B = (A ∩ B) ∪ (C ∩ B)
= (A ∩ B) ∪ (B ∩ C) ⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅ ⋅ (ii)
From (i) and (ii)
B=C

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