Q7 / 87 · NTA Abhyas (JEE Main) 2020 · Mathematics · Functions

Let a function f:2,∞→0,∞ defined as fx=x-3x-2, then f is

  • A
    injective & surjective
  • Correct answer
    B
    not injective but surjective
  • C
    injective but not surjective
  • D
    neither injective nor surjective

Solution

f(x)=1-1x-2
∵2<x<∞
0<x-2<∞⇒∞>1x-2>0
-∞<-1x-2<0⇒-∞<1-1x-2<1
∵0≤1-1x-2<∞
∴ Range of fx∈0,∞= co-domain

Hence, f(x) is surjective
Let, fx=12⇒1-1x-2=12
1-1x-2=12, 1-1x-2=-12
1x-2=12, 1x-2=32
x=4, x=83
∴f4=f83=12
∴fx is many-one (not injective)

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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