Let 𝑅 be the relation on the set of positive integers such that π‘Žπ‘…π‘ if and…

GATE Β· 2015 Β· CS Β· Set 2 Β· Computer Science & IT

Let 𝑅 be the relation on the set of positive integers such that π‘Žπ‘…π‘Β if and only if π‘Ž and 𝑏 are distinct and have a common divisor other than 1. Which one of the following statements about 𝑅 is true?

  1. A.

    𝑅 is symmetric and reflexive but not transitive

  2. B.

    𝑅 is reflexive but not symmetric and not transitive

  3. C.

    𝑅 is transitive but not reflexive and not symmetric

  4. D.

    𝑅 is symmetric but not reflexive and not transitive

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