Let $A = \{-2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3\}$. Let R be a relation on $A$ defined by $xRy$ if and only if $y = \max\{x, 1\}$. Let $l$ be the number of elements in R. Let $m$ and $n$ be the minimum number of elements required to be added in R to make it reflexive and symmetric relations, respectively. Then $l + m + n$ is equal to
Correct Answer:
B
Explanation
The relation $R$ is defined such that $y = \max(x, 1)$. Therefore, we find the following pairs:
$x = -2 \implies y = \max(-2, 1) = 1$, so $(-2, 1) \in R$.
$x = -1 \implies y = \max(-1, 1) = 1$, so $(-1, 1) \in R$.
$x = 0 \implies y = \max(0, 1) = 1$, so $(0, 1) \in R$.
$x = 1 \implies y = \max(1, 1) = 1$, so $(1, 1) \in R$.
$x = 2 \implies y = \max(2, 1) = 2$, so $(2, 2) \in R$.
$x = 3 \implies y = \max(3, 1) = 3$, so $(3, 3) \in R$.
Thus, $R = \{(-2, 1), (-1, 1), (0, 1), (1, 1), (2, 2), (3, 3)\}$, and $l = 6$.
To make $R$ reflexive, we need to add $(-2, -2), (-1, -1), (0, 0)$. Thus, $m = 3$.
To make $R$ symmetric, we need to add $(1, -2), (1, -1), (1, 0)$. Thus, $n = 3$.
Therefore, $l + m + n = 6 + 3 + 3 = 12$.