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201
DifficultMCQ
If $D_{30}$ is the set of all divisors of $30$,$x, y \in D_{30}$,we define $x+y=\operatorname{LCM}(x, y)$,$x \cdot y=\operatorname{GCD}(x, y)$,$x^{\prime}=\frac{30}{x}$ and $f(x, y, z)=(x+y) \cdot (y^{\prime}+z)$,then $f(2, 5, 15)$ is equal to
A
$2$
B
$5$
C
$10$
D
$15$

Solution

(C) Given $D_{30} = \{1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 10, 15, 30\}$.
We need to calculate $f(2, 5, 15) = (2+5) \cdot (5^{\prime} + 15)$.
First,calculate $2+5 = \operatorname{LCM}(2, 5) = 10$.
Next,calculate $5^{\prime} = \frac{30}{5} = 6$.
Then,$5^{\prime} + 15 = 6 + 15 = \operatorname{LCM}(6, 15) = 30$.
Finally,$f(2, 5, 15) = 10 \cdot 30 = \operatorname{GCD}(10, 30) = 10$.
202
EasyMCQ
The dual of $(x+y) \cdot (x^{\prime} \cdot 1)$ is:
A
$(x \cdot y) + (x^{\prime} + 1)$
B
$(x \cdot y) \cdot (x^{\prime} + 1)$
C
$(x \cdot y) + (x + 1)$
D
None of these

Solution

(A) To find the dual of a Boolean expression,we replace the $OR$ operator $(+)$ with the $AND$ operator $(\cdot)$ and vice versa,and replace $0$ with $1$ and $1$ with $0$.
Given expression: $(x+y) \cdot (x^{\prime} \cdot 1)$.
Replacing $+$ with $\cdot$ and $\cdot$ with $+$,and replacing $1$ with $0$ (though $0$ is not present,we focus on the operators):
The dual is $(x \cdot y) + (x^{\prime} + 0)$.
Since $x^{\prime} + 0 = x^{\prime}$,the expression simplifies to $(x \cdot y) + x^{\prime}$.
However,looking at the provided options,the transformation of the operator $1$ is often treated as a constant in dual logic. Replacing the operators in $(x+y) \cdot (x^{\prime} \cdot 1)$ gives $(x \cdot y) + (x^{\prime} + 1)$.
203
EasyMCQ
An alternative equivalent circuit for the circuit is
Question diagram
A
Option A
B
Option B
C
Option C
D
Option D

Solution

(C) The given circuit consists of two parallel branches. The first branch has switches $S_1$ and $S_2$ in series,which can be represented by the logical expression $(S_1 \land S_2)$.
The second branch has switches $S_1$ and $S_3$ in series,which can be represented by the logical expression $(S_1 \land S_3)$.
Since these two branches are in parallel,the total circuit is represented by the expression $(S_1 \land S_2) \lor (S_1 \land S_3)$.
Using the distributive law of Boolean algebra,we can factor out $S_1$:
$(S_1 \land S_2) \lor (S_1 \land S_3) = S_1 \land (S_2 \lor S_3)$.
This expression represents a switch $S_1$ in series with a parallel combination of switches $S_2$ and $S_3$.
204
EasyMCQ
If $A = \{2, 3, 4, 5, 6\}$,then which of the following statements has a truth value of 'false'?
A
$\exists x \in A$,such that $(x-2) \in \mathbb{N}$
B
$\forall x \in A, x+6$ is divisible by $2$
C
$\exists x \in A$,such that $x+2$ is a prime number.
D
$\exists x \in A$,such that $x^{2}+1$ is an even number.

Solution

(B) Let us evaluate each statement for the set $A = \{2, 3, 4, 5, 6\}$.
$A$: $\exists x \in A$ such that $(x-2) \in \mathbb{N}$. If $x=3$,$3-2=1 \in \mathbb{N}$. This is true.
$B$: $\forall x \in A, x+6$ is divisible by $2$. If $x=3$,$3+6=9$,which is not divisible by $2$. This is false.
$C$: $\exists x \in A$ such that $x+2$ is a prime number. If $x=3$,$3+2=5$,which is prime. This is true.
$D$: $\exists x \in A$ such that $x^{2}+1$ is an even number. If $x=3$,$3^{2}+1=10$,which is even. This is true.
Therefore,the statement in option $B$ is false.
205
MediumMCQ
If $A = \{x \in \mathbb{R} : x^2 + 5|x| + 6 = 0\}$,then $n(A) = $
A
$0$
B
$4$
C
$1$
D
$2$

Solution

(A) We are given the set $A = \{x \in \mathbb{R} : x^2 + 5|x| + 6 = 0\}$.
Since $x^2 = |x|^2$,the equation can be written as $|x|^2 + 5|x| + 6 = 0$.
Let $|x| = t$,where $t \ge 0$. The equation becomes $t^2 + 5t + 6 = 0$.
Factoring the quadratic,we get $(t + 2)(t + 3) = 0$.
This gives $t = -2$ or $t = -3$.
Since $t = |x|$ must be non-negative $(t \ge 0)$,there are no real values of $x$ that satisfy these conditions.
Therefore,the set $A$ is an empty set,i.e.,$A = \emptyset$.
Thus,the number of elements in $A$ is $n(A) = 0$.
206
EasyMCQ
If $A = \{x \mid x \text{ is a prime number, } 0 \leq x \leq 9\}$,then the number of elements of the power set of $A$ is
A
$12$
B
$4$
C
$16$
D
$8$

Solution

(C) The set $A$ consists of prime numbers between $0$ and $9$.
$A = \{2, 3, 5, 7\}$.
The number of elements in set $A$ is $n(A) = 4$.
The number of elements in the power set of $A$ is given by $2^{n(A)}$.
$2^{4} = 16$.
207
EasyMCQ
If $A = \{x \in R : x^2 - 5|x| + 6 = 0\}$,then find $n(A)$.
A
$2$
B
$0$
C
$1$
D
$4$

Solution

(D) Given the set $A = \{x \in R : x^2 - 5|x| + 6 = 0\}$.
Since $x^2 = |x|^2$,the equation becomes $|x|^2 - 5|x| + 6 = 0$.
Let $|x| = t$,then $t^2 - 5t + 6 = 0$.
Factoring the quadratic equation: $(t - 2)(t - 3) = 0$.
So,$|x| = 2$ or $|x| = 3$.
If $|x| = 2$,then $x = 2$ or $x = -2$.
If $|x| = 3$,then $x = 3$ or $x = -3$.
Thus,the set $A = \{-3, -2, 2, 3\}$.
The number of elements in set $A$ is $n(A) = 4$.
208
MediumMCQ
$A$ graph $G$ has $m$ vertices of odd degree and $n$ vertices of even degree. Then which of the following statements is necessarily true?
A
$m+n$ is an odd number
B
$m$ is an even number
C
$n+1$ is an even number
D
$m+1$ is an odd number

Solution

(B) According to the Handshaking Lemma,the sum of the degrees of all vertices in a graph is equal to twice the number of edges,which is an even number.
Let $V_{odd}$ be the set of vertices with odd degree and $V_{even}$ be the set of vertices with even degree.
The sum of degrees is $\sum_{v \in V_{odd}} \text{deg}(v) + \sum_{v \in V_{even}} \text{deg}(v) = 2|E|$.
Since $\sum_{v \in V_{even}} \text{deg}(v)$ is always even,the sum $\sum_{v \in V_{odd}} \text{deg}(v)$ must also be even for the total sum to be even.
For the sum of $m$ odd numbers to be even,$m$ must be an even number.
Therefore,the number of vertices of odd degree,$m$,is always even.
209
MediumMCQ
The number of subgroups of the group $(Z_{5}, +_{5})$ is
A
$1$
B
$3$
C
$4$
D
$2$

Solution

(D) The group $(Z_{5}, +_{5})$ is a cyclic group of prime order $p = 5$.
By Lagrange's Theorem,the order of any subgroup must divide the order of the group.
Since $5$ is a prime number,its only divisors are $1$ and $5$.
Therefore,the only subgroups are the trivial subgroup ${0}$ of order $1$ and the group itself $Z_{5}$ of order $5$.
Thus,the total number of subgroups is $2$.
210
EasyMCQ
Two finite sets have $m$ and $n$ elements respectively. The total number of subsets of the first set is $56$ more than the total number of subsets of the second set. The values of $m$ and $n$,respectively are
A
$7, 6$
B
$5, 1$
C
$6, 3$
D
$8, 7$

Solution

(C) Let set $A$ have $m$ elements and set $B$ have $n$ elements.
The number of subsets of set $A$ is $2^m$ and the number of subsets of set $B$ is $2^n$.
According to the problem,$2^m - 2^n = 56$.
We can write this as $2^n(2^{m-n} - 1) = 56$.
Factorizing $56$,we get $56 = 8 \times 7 = 2^3 \times (2^3 - 1)$.
Comparing $2^n(2^{m-n} - 1) = 2^3(2^3 - 1)$,we get $n = 3$ and $m - n = 3$.
Substituting $n = 3$ into $m - n = 3$,we get $m - 3 = 3$,which implies $m = 6$.
Thus,the values of $m$ and $n$ are $6$ and $3$ respectively.
211
EasyMCQ
Which of the following is an empty set?
A
$\left\{x: x^2+1=0, x \in \mathbb{R}\right\}$
B
$\left\{x: x^2-9=0, x \in \mathbb{R}\right\}$
C
$\left\{x: x^2=x+2, x \in \mathbb{R}\right\}$
D
$\left\{x: x^2-1=0, x \in \mathbb{R}\right\}$

Solution

(A) For option $A$: $x^2+1=0 \Rightarrow x^2=-1$. Since the square of any real number $x \in \mathbb{R}$ is always non-negative $(x^2 \ge 0)$,there is no real number $x$ that satisfies $x^2=-1$. Thus,the set is empty.
For option $B$: $x^2-9=0$ $\Rightarrow x^2=9$ $\Rightarrow x = \pm 3$. This set is $\{3, -3\}$,which is not empty.
For option $C$: $x^2-x-2=0$ $\Rightarrow (x-2)(x+1)=0$ $\Rightarrow x=2, -1$. This set is $\{2, -1\}$,which is not empty.
For option $D$: $x^2-1=0$ $\Rightarrow x^2=1$ $\Rightarrow x = \pm 1$. This set is $\{1, -1\}$,which is not empty.
Therefore,the correct option is $A$.
212
EasyMCQ
If $A = \{1, 2, 3, \ldots, 10\}$,then the number of non-empty subsets of $A$ containing only odd numbers is
A
$31$
B
$27$
C
$32$
D
$30$

Solution

(A) Given,$A = \{1, 2, 3, \ldots, 10\}$.
The set of odd numbers in $A$ is $S = \{1, 3, 5, 7, 9\}$.
The number of elements in $S$ is $n = 5$.
The total number of subsets of $S$ is $2^n = 2^5 = 32$.
Since the question asks for subsets containing only odd numbers,we exclude the empty set (which contains no elements and thus no odd numbers).
Therefore,the number of non-empty subsets is $2^5 - 1 = 32 - 1 = 31$.
213
MediumMCQ
Write the set builder form of the set $ A = \{-1, 1\} $.
A
$ A = \{x : x \text{ is a real number} \} $
B
$ A = \{x : x \text{ is an integer} \} $
C
$ A = \{x : x \text{ is a root of the equation } x^{2} = 1\} $
D
$ A = \{x : x \text{ is a root of the equation } x^{2} + 1 = 0\} $

Solution

(C) Given the set $ A = \{-1, 1\} $.
We analyze the given options:
For option $ C $,the equation is $ x^{2} = 1 $.
Solving $ x^{2} = 1 $,we get $ x = \pm 1 $.
Thus,the set of roots is $ \{-1, 1\} $.
Therefore,the set builder form is $ A = \{x : x \text{ is a root of the equation } x^{2} = 1\} $.
214
MediumMCQ
Determine the subset for the set $\{n(n+1)(2n+1) : n \in \mathbb{Z}\}$.
A
$\{6k : k \in \mathbb{Z}\}$
B
$\{12k : k \in \mathbb{Z}\}$
C
$\{18k : k \in \mathbb{Z}\}$
D
$\{24k : k \in \mathbb{Z}\}$

Solution

(A) Let $f(n) = n(n+1)(2n+1)$.
We know that $2n+1 = (n-1) + (n+2)$,so $n(n+1)(2n+1) = n(n+1)(n-1+n+2) = n(n+1)(n-1) + n(n+1)(n+2)$.
Note that $n(n+1)(n-1)$ is the product of three consecutive integers,which is always divisible by $3! = 6$.
Similarly,$n(n+1)(n+2)$ is also the product of three consecutive integers,which is always divisible by $3! = 6$.
Therefore,$f(n)$ is divisible by $6$ for all $n \in \mathbb{Z}$.
Thus,$\{n(n+1)(2n+1) : n \in \mathbb{Z}\} \subset \{6k : k \in \mathbb{Z}\}$.
215
EasyMCQ
Let $a, b, c$ be real numbers. $A$ set formed with $a, b, c$ whose order of occurrence is preassigned is called:
A
An ordered triad
B
An ordered pair
C
Both ordered triad and ordered pair
D
None of these options are correct

Solution

(A) set formed with three real numbers $a, b, c$ where the order of elements is fixed or preassigned is defined as an ordered triad,denoted as $(a, b, c)$.
216
EasyMCQ
The set $\{n(n+1)(2n+1) : n \in \mathbb{Z}\}$ is a subset of:
A
$\{6k : k \in \mathbb{Z}\}$
B
$\{12k : k \in \mathbb{Z}\}$
C
$\{18k : k \in \mathbb{Z}\}$
D
$\{24k : k \in \mathbb{Z}\}$

Solution

(A) Let $f(n) = n(n+1)(2n+1)$.
We know that $n(n+1)(2n+1) = n(n+1)(n-1+n+2) = n(n+1)(n-1) + n(n+1)(n+2)$.
Each term $n(n+1)(n-1)$ and $n(n+1)(n+2)$ is a product of three consecutive integers.
The product of three consecutive integers is always divisible by $3! = 6$.
Therefore,$n(n+1)(n-1) = 6k_1$ and $n(n+1)(n+2) = 6k_2$ for some integers $k_1, k_2$.
Thus,$f(n) = 6(k_1 + k_2) = 6k$ for some integer $k$.
Hence,the set is a subset of $\{6k : k \in \mathbb{Z}\}$.
217
MediumMCQ
Let $x_{1}, x_{2}, \ldots, x_{15}$ be $15$ distinct numbers chosen from $1, 2, 3, \ldots, 15$. Then,the value of $(x_{1}-1)(x_{2}-1)(x_{3}-1) \ldots (x_{15}-1)$ is
A
always $\leq 0$
B
$0$
C
always even
D
always odd

Solution

(B) Given that $x_{1}, x_{2}, \ldots, x_{15}$ are $15$ distinct numbers chosen from the set $\{1, 2, 3, \ldots, 15\}$.
Since there are exactly $15$ distinct numbers in the set and we are choosing $15$ distinct numbers,the set $\{x_{1}, x_{2}, \ldots, x_{15}\}$ must be exactly the set $\{1, 2, 3, \ldots, 15\}$ in some order.
Therefore,one of the values $x_{i}$ must be equal to $1$.
If $x_{i} = 1$ for some $i \in \{1, 2, \ldots, 15\}$,then the term $(x_{i}-1) = (1-1) = 0$.
Since the product contains a factor of $0$,the entire product $(x_{1}-1)(x_{2}-1) \ldots (x_{15}-1)$ is equal to $0$.
218
EasyMCQ
Let $A, B, C$ be subsets of a set $X$. Which of the following set-theoretic statements is valid?
A
$A \cup (B \setminus C) = (A \cup B) \setminus (A \cup C)$
B
$(A \setminus B) \setminus C = A \setminus (B \cup C)$
C
$(A \cup B) \setminus A = A \setminus B$
D
$A \setminus C = B \setminus C$

Solution

(B) We evaluate the expression $(A \setminus B) \setminus C$:
By definition of set difference,$A \setminus B = A \cap B'$.
Thus,$(A \setminus B) \setminus C = (A \cap B') \cap C'$.
Using the associative property of intersection,we get $A \cap (B' \cap C')$.
By De Morgan's Law,$B' \cap C' = (B \cup C)'$.
Therefore,$(A \setminus B) \setminus C = A \cap (B \cup C)' = A \setminus (B \cup C)$.
Hence,the statement in option $B$ is valid.
219
MediumMCQ
Let $P$ and $T$ be the subsets of the $xy$-plane defined by $P = \{(x, y) : x > 0, y > 0 \text{ and } x^2 + y^2 = 1\}$ and $T = \{(x, y) : x > 0, y > 0 \text{ and } x^8 + y^8 < 1\}$. Then,$P \cap T$ is
A
the void set $\phi$
B
$P$
C
$T$
D
$P - T^C$

Solution

(B) The set $P$ represents the arc of the unit circle $x^2 + y^2 = 1$ in the first quadrant $(x > 0, y > 0)$.
The set $T$ represents the region inside the curve $x^8 + y^8 = 1$ in the first quadrant.
For any point $(x, y)$ on the circle $x^2 + y^2 = 1$ in the first quadrant,we have $0 < x < 1$ and $0 < y < 1$.
Since $0 < x < 1$,we have $x^8 < x^2$,and since $0 < y < 1$,we have $y^8 < y^2$.
Therefore,$x^8 + y^8 < x^2 + y^2 = 1$.
This means that every point $(x, y)$ in $P$ also satisfies the condition $x^8 + y^8 < 1$,so $P \subset T$.
Thus,$P \cap T = P$.
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