Discrete Mathematics - End Semester Examination - 2023
Discrete Mathematics
Instructions:
- The marks are indicated in the right-hand margin.
- There are NINE questions in this paper.
- Attempt FIVE questions in all.
- Question No. 1 is compulsory.
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Let A be the set odd positive integers less than 10. Then cardinality of A, |A| is
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If m is the number of objects (pigeons) and n is the number of boxes (pigeonholes), then the function is both one-to-one and onto if
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If \( A \times B = B \times A \), (Where A and B are general matrices) then
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A partial ordered relation is transitive, reflexive and
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If B is a Boolean Algebra, then which of the following is true
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\( P \rightarrow q \) is logically equivalent to
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If \( f(x) = \cos x \) and \( g(x) = x^3 \) then \( (f \circ g)(x) \) is
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The number of distinguishable permutations of the letters in the word BANANA are
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Which of the following pair is not congruent modulo 7?
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Let \( N=\{1,2,3,........\} \) be ordered by divisibility, which of the following subset is totally ordered
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Let \( A = B = \{x | -1 \le x \le 1\} \) for each of the following functions state where it is injective, surjective or bijective: i) \( g(x) = \sin \pi x \) ii) \( b(x) = \frac{2x}{3} \)
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Let \( f(x) = x+2 \), \( g(x) = x-2 \), \( h(x) = 3x \) find (i) \( f \circ g \) (ii) \( f \circ g \circ h \)
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Find the power set of each of these sets: i) \( \{a,b\} \) ii) \( \{\phi, \{\phi\}\} \)
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Use Cantor's diagonal argument to prove that set F of all functions \( f: (0,1) \rightarrow R \) has larger Cardinality than |R|.
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Determine if the sets are countable or uncountable: a.) the set A of all function \( g: Z_{+} \rightarrow Z_{+} \) b.) The set B of all functions \( f: Z_{+} \rightarrow \{0,1\} \)
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Prove the following by using the principle of mathematical induction for all \( n \in N \): \( 1^3 + 2^3 + 3^3 + \dots + n^3 = \left(\frac{n(n+1)}{2}\right)^2 \)
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State and prove Division algorithm theorem well-ordering principle.
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Check the validity of the following argument all integers are rational numbers. Some integers are powers of 5. Therefore, some rational numbers are powers of 5.
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A grocery store employee is stocking apples. Each apple is a different color. There are 10 apples left in the box and the employee pulls out 2 of them at random. What is the probability that the employee pulls out one pink apple and yellow apple?
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Let \( \Psi: G \rightarrow H \) be a homomorphism of groups. Show that if \( a \in G \) has order n, then \( \Psi(a) \in H \) has order dividing n.
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Consider the given graph. (a) Does a Hamiltonian path exist? If so describe it. If not say why not.
(b) Does an Eulerian path exist? If so describe it. If not say why not.