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

Answer: 2.

  • A 3
  • B 2
  • C 1
  • D 4

Correct answer: B. 2

Explanation: Either both elements form a single class, or each sits alone - giving exactly 2 partitions and hence 2 equivalence relations.

Concept context

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

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