“If α → βγ holds, then α → β and α → γ also hold. This rule is known as -

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“If α → βγ holds, then α → β and α → γ also hold. This rule is known as -

  1. A.

    Union Rule

  2. B.

    Decomposition Rule

  3. C.

    Transitivity Rule

  4. D.

    Reflexivity Rule

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Correct answer: B

The Decomposition Rule states that if a functional dependency exists from α to a composite attribute βγ, it implies dependencies from α to β and α to γ individually. This is a fundamental property in database normalization theory.

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