Discrete Mathematics 20CSC09
Discrete Mathematics 20CSC09
: 20CSC09
Part – B
(5Q X 9M = 45 Marks)
M CO BT
6 (a) Construct truth table for the following compound statement: (5) 1 3
[(P→Q)Λ(Q→R)] →(P→R)
(b) Show that ┐(P→Q) → ┐Q is a tautology. (4) 1 2
(OR)
7 (a) Show that SVR follows logically from the premises CVD, (5) 1 3
(CVD)→~H, ~H→(A ~B) and (A ~B)→(RVS)
(b) Explain about quantifiers and use of quantifiers with suitable (4) 1 2
examples.
8 (a) Determine the sets A, B where A-B = {1,3,7,11}, B-A = {2,6,8} and (5) 2 2
A∩B = {4,9} and also express A-B in terms of Ս and
–(complementary).
(b) Define inverse function. Find inverse function of given function (4) 2 2
f(x)=3x+2/ 4x-1.
(OR)
9 (a) Let A be a given finite set and (A) its power set. Let be the (5) 2 3
inclusion relation on the elements of (A). Draw Hasse diagram of
< (A), > for A={a, b, c}.
(b) Explain the properties of binary relations. If A={1,2,3,4} give an (4) 2 1
example of relation R on A that is a reflexive and symmetric but not
transitive.
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10 (a) In how many ways can 8 men and 8 women be seated in a row if (5) 3d 3
i) any person may sit next to each other
ii) Men and women must occupy alternate seats.
(b) State binomial theorem. Expand (4x+5y)8 using binomial theorem. (4) 3 2
(OR)
11 (a) Solve the recurrence relation, an-6an-1+9an-2 =0, n>=2, a0=5, a1=12. (5) 3 3
(b) Solve the recurrence relation using generating function, an=n.an-1 where (4) 3 3
n>=1 and a0=1.
14 (a) Discuss about the general properties of an algebraic system. A binary (5) 5 1
composition *in R is defined by a*b = a.b2 for all a, b ∈ R. Determine
whether * is associative or not.
(b) Define homomorphism, show that the function f from (N,+) to (N,*), (4) 5 4
where N is a set of all natural numbers defined by f(x)=2x for all x ∈ N.
(OR)
15 (a) Define semigroups and monoids consider the algebraic system (Z,*) (5) 5 2
where * is defined by a*b=a+b-ab, state whether (Z,*) is a group or
monoid justify your answer.
(b) What is a cyclic group? Given group G = {1, -1, i, -i} under usual (4) 5 4
multiplication is cyclic group? Justify your answer.
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