Question
Let x denote the total number of one-one functions from a set A with 3 elements to a set B with 5 elements and y denote the total number of one-one functions form the set A to the set A B. Then :
Options
Solution
Key Concepts and Formulas
- One-One Function (Injective Function): A function is one-one if distinct elements in the domain map to distinct elements in the codomain .
- Number of One-One Functions: The number of one-one functions from a set of size to a set of size (where ) is given by the permutation formula . If , the number of one-one functions is 0.
- Cardinality of Cartesian Product: For finite sets and , the cardinality of their Cartesian product is .
Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: Understand the given sets and the definitions of x and y. We are given a set with elements and a set with elements. is the total number of one-one functions from set to set . is the total number of one-one functions from set to the set .
Step 2: Calculate x, the number of one-one functions from A to B. Here, the domain is set with elements, and the codomain is set with elements. Since (), one-one functions can exist. The number of one-one functions is given by .
Step 3: Calculate the cardinality of the set A B. The set is the Cartesian product of sets and . Its cardinality is the product of the cardinalities of and .
Step 4: Calculate y, the number of one-one functions from A to A B. Here, the domain is set with elements, and the codomain is set with elements. Since (), one-one functions can exist. The number of one-one functions is given by .
Step 5: Establish the relationship between x and y. We have and . We need to find a relationship between them that matches one of the options. Let's consider the ratio . We can simplify this fraction: Both numerator and denominator are divisible by 3: Multiplying both sides by 2 gives:
Common Mistakes & Tips
- Incorrectly calculating the size of the Cartesian product: Always remember .
- Confusing permutations with combinations: For one-one functions, the order matters as distinct domain elements must map to distinct codomain elements, so permutations () are used, not combinations.
- Forgetting the condition : If the number of elements in the domain is greater than the number of elements in the codomain, the number of one-one functions is zero.
Summary
We calculated as the number of one-one functions from a set of 3 elements to a set of 5 elements, yielding . We then calculated as the number of one-one functions from a set of 3 elements to a set of elements, yielding . By finding the ratio , we derived the relationship .
The final answer is \boxed{2y = 91x} which corresponds to option (A).