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If R is a Relation on a Finite Set Having N Elements, Then the Number of Relations on a is

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If R is a relation on a finite set having n elements, then the number of relations on A is

Options

  • (a) 2n

  • (b)  \[2^{n^2}\]

     

  • (c) n2

  • (d) nn

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Solution

(b)  \[2^{n^2}\]

Given : A finite set with n elements
Its Cartesian product with itself will have n2  elements.
∴ Number of relations on A  = \[2^{n^2}\]

 

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Chapter 2: Relations - Exercise 2.5 [Page 26]

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