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Concept:
Let R be a binary relation on a set A.
1. Reflexive: Each element is related to itself.
R is reflexive if for all x ∈ A, xRx.
2. Symmetric: If any one element is related to any other element, then the second element is related to the first.
R is symmetric if for all x, y ∈ A, if xRy, then yRx.
3. Transitive: If any one element is related to a second and that second element is related to a third, then the first element is related to the third.
R is transitive if for all x, y, z ∈ A, if xRy and yRz, then xRz.
Calculation:
For reflexive:
mRm = m – m = 0 and nRn = n – n = 0 which is not odd
thus, it is not reflexive.
For symmetric:
mRn = m – n is odd then nRm = n – m is also odd
∴ This relation is symmetric.
For transitive:
Let m = 5, n = 2 and third number (p) = 1
mRn = 5 – 2 = 3 (odd), nRp = 2 -1 = 1 (odd) and mRp = 5 – 1 = 4 (even)
i.e., mRn and nRp ≠ mRp
∴ This relation is not transitive.
Hence, option (1) is correct.