Question 43

Mathematics Function and Relation Hard

The number of one-to-one functions from {1, 2, 3} to {1, 2, 3, 4, 5} is

(A) 125
(B) 243
(C) 10
(D) 60
View Dynamic Solution & Explanation
Correct Solution: Option D

Step-by-step Solution:

Let:

Domain size = 3 elements
Codomain size = 5 elements

To create a one-to-one (injective) function, every element in the domain must map to a distinct element in the codomain.
The number of such functions is given by the number of injective mappings: \[ ^5P_3 = \frac{5!}{(5 - 3)!} = \frac{5 \times 4 \times 3 \times 2 \times 1}{2 \times 1} = 60 \]