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Let R1 and R2 be two relations defined as follows :

R1=a, bR2:a2+b2Q and R2=a, bR2:a2+b2Q, where Q is the set of all rational numbers, then

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Options:
  • A R1 is transitive but R2 is not transitive.
  • B R2  is transitive but R1 is not transitive.
  • C Neither R1 nor R2 is transitive.
  • D R1 and R2 are both transitive.
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Neither R1 nor R2 is transitive.
For R1 let a=1+2, b=1-2, c=814

aR1ba2+b2=1+22+1-22=6Q

bR1cb2+c2=1-22+8142=3Q

aR1ca2+c2=1+22+8142=3+42Q

R1 is not transitive.

For R2 let a=1+2, b=2, c=1-2

aR2ba2+b2=1+22+22=5+22Q

bR2cb2+c2=22+1-22=5-22Q

aR2ca2+c2=1+22+1-22=6Q

R2 is not transitive.

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