Question:

Number of binary operations on the set {a, b} are

Updated On: Aug 25, 2023
  • 10

  • 16

  • 20

  • 8

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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

A binary operation * on {a, b} is a function from {a, b} × {a, b} \(\to\) {a, b} 
i.e., * is a function from {(a, a), (a, b), (b, a), (b, b)} \(\to\) {a, b}. 
Hence, the total number of binary operations on the set {a, b} is \(2^4\) i.e., 16. 

The correct answer is B (16).

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