Q56 / 90 · JEE Main 2014 (19 Apr Online) · Mathematics

Let f: R→R be defined by fx=x-1x+1, then f is 

  • A
    one-one but not onto
  • Correct answer
    B
    neither one-one nor onto
  • C
    both one-one and onto
  • D
    onto but not one-one

Solution

f: R→R, fx=x-1x+1

For x=0, fx=-1

And fx=1-1x1+1x

If x→±∞, fx→1

Thus, the graph of the function fx is given by

Figure

If a line parallel to the x-axis intersects the graph of a function at more than one point, then the function is many-one.

And, it is clear from the graph that, the given function is many-one.

Also, the range of the function is [-1, 1) which is not same as the co-domain which is R and if the co-domain of a function and range are not same then the function is not onto.

Hence, the given function is neither one-one nor onto.

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

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