Q44 / 90 · JEE Main 2024 (29 Jan Shift 1) · Mathematics

Let R be a relation on Z×Z defined by (a, b)R(c, d) if and only if ad-bc is divisible by 5 . Then R is

  • Correct answer
    A
    Reflexive and symmetric but not transitive
  • B
    Reflexive but neither symmetric not transitive
  • C
    Reflexive, symmetric and transitive
  • D
    Reflexive and transitive but not symmetric

Solution

Given relation R : a,b R c,d

And ad-bc=5k where k∈Z

Now, for reflexive R : a,b R a,b

⇒ab-ba=0 which is divisible by 5

So, the relation is reflexive,

Now, for symmetric R : c,d R a,b

⇒ bc-ad=-5k  which is divisible by 5

So, the relation is symmetric,

Now for transitive relation, R : a,b R c,d R e,f 

Taking example a,b≡1,2, c,d≡10,10, e,f≡4,4

Now, ad-bc=10-20=-10

cf-ed=40-40=0

But af-be=8-4=4 which is not divisible by 5,

Hence, the relation is reflexive, symmetric but not transitive.

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

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