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The number of equivalence relations on the set {1, 2, 3} is:

Answer: 5.

  • A 5
  • B 3
  • C 6
  • D 8

Correct answer: A. 5

Explanation: Equivalence relations correspond to partitions; the Bell number for a 3-element set is 5.

Concept context

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

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