Question 3

Mathematics Sets Easy

From the given sets, which is an infinite set:$$\begin{aligned}\text{(a)} & \quad \{x : x \in \mathbb{N} \text{ and } (x-1)(x-2)=0 \} \\ \text{(b)} & \quad \{x : x \in \mathbb{N} \text{ and $x$ is a prime number with } x < 199 \} \\ \text{(c)} & \quad \{x : x \in \mathbb{N} \text{ and } x^{5} - 1 = 0 \} \\ \text{(d)} & \quad \{x : x \in \mathbb{N} \text{ and $x$ is odd} \}\end{aligned}$$

(A) a
(B) b
(C) c
(D) d
View Dynamic Solution & Explanation
Correct Solution: Option D

Step-by-step Solution:

Explanation:

We need to check each option:

(a) \(\{x : x \in \mathbb{N} \text{ and } (x-1)(x-2)=0 \}\)
⇒ Solutions: \(x=1\) or \(x=2\).
So, this set = \(\{1,2\}\), which is finite.

(b) \(\{x : x \in \mathbb{N} \text{ and $x$ is a prime number with } x < 199 \}\)
There are finitely many primes less than 199.
So, this set is finite.

(c) \(\{x : x \in \mathbb{N} \text{ and } x^{5}-1=0 \}\)
Solving: \(x^{5} = 1 \Rightarrow x=1\).
So, this set = \(\{1\}\), which is finite.

(d) \(\{x : x \in \mathbb{N} \text{ and $x$ is odd} \}\)
Odd natural numbers are \(1,3,5,7, \dots\).
This set goes on infinitely.
So, this set is infinite.

\[ \therefore \;\; \text{Correct answer is (d).} \]