Single Answer MCQ
Q-00051614

If R is a relation and it is transitive, which must hold?

1

If (a, b) ∈ R and (b, c) ∈ R, then (a, c) ∈ R

2

If (a, b) ∈ R, then (b, a) ∈ R

3

If (a, b) ∉ R, then (b, a) ∉ R

4

If (a, b) ∈ R, then (a, a) ∈ R

Answer and Solution

Answer

A. If (a, b) ∈ R and (b, c) ∈ R, then (a, c) ∈ R

Solution:

Transitivity requires that if (a, b) and (b, c) are in relation R, then (a, c) must also be in R.

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