Let S = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5} and let A = S × S. Define the relation R on A as follows: (a, b) R (c, d) iff ad = cb. Then, R is

Let S = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5} and let A = S × S. Define the relation R on A as follows: (a, b) R (c, d) iff ad = cb. Then, R is

A

reflexive only

B

Symmetric only

C

Transitive only

D

Equivalence relation

Answer:

The correct option is D. Equivalence relation

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