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The number of equivalence relations on a 3-element set is:

Answer: 5.

  • A 3
  • B 5
  • C 8
  • D 15

Correct answer: B. 5

Explanation: Equivalence relations correspond to partitions; the Bell number B₃ = 5.

Concept context

Types of relations, equivalence classes, one-one and onto functions, composition, and invertible functions

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