The relation R = a , b : g c d a , b = 1 ,   2 a ≠ b ,   a ,   b ∈ ℤ is:
- transitive but not reflexive
- symmetric but not transitive
- reflexive but not symmetric
- neither symmetric nor transitive
Solution
Given relation is
Now,
Reflexive:
, hence is not reflexive.
Symmetric:
Also,
Now when
But,
Hence,
is not Symmetric
Transitive:
Let
Hence, not transitive
So, is neither symmetric nor transitive.
Asked in: JEE Main 2023 (24 Jan Shift 1)