Question
Mathematics Question on Relations
Consider the non-empty set consisting of children in a family and a relation R is defined as aRb if a is a brother of b. Then R is:
A
Symmetric but not transitive
B
Transitive but not symmetric
C
Both symmetric and transitive
D
Neither symmetric nor transitive
Answer
Transitive but not symmetric
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (B): Transitive but not symmetric