JEE Main · 2021 · 16 Mar 2021 · Shift 2 · Sets Relations and Functions

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Let and ' ' be an equivalence relation on , defined by , if and only if . Then the number of ordered pairs which satisfy this equivalence relation with ordered pair is equal to :
  1. (A)6
  2. (B)5
  3. (C)8
  4. (D)7✓ Correct

Answer: (D)

Solution

The relation means , that is , so for a positive integer . Both entries must lie in , and forces , while every keeps within range. The pairs are

so the number of ordered pairs related to is .

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