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The relation S is defined on the set of integers Z as xSy if integer x devides integer y. Then
A. s is an equivalence relation
B. s is only reflexive and symmetric
C. s is only reflexive and transitive
D. s is only symmetric and transitive

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The relation S is defined on the set of integers Z and xSy, if integer x divides integery.
Reflexive : Since, every integer divides itself
`therefore` integer x divides integer x
implies xSx
Hence, S is reflexive.
Symmetric : Let `x, y in Z` such that xSy
i.e., integer x divides integer y
Now, this does not implies that integer y divides integer x.
e.g. Take x = 2 and y = 4
Then, 2 divides 4 but 4 does not divides 2.
Thus, S is not symmetric.
Transitive : Let `x, y, z in Z` such that xSy and ySz.
implies integer x divides integer y and integer y divides integer z
implies integer x divides integer z
implies xSz
Hence, S is transitive.

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