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The number of functions f from {1, 2, 3, ..., 20} onto {1, 2, 3, ..., 20} such that f(k) is a multiple of 3, whenever k is a multiple of 4, is :-

a.

(15)! × 6!

b.

56 × 15

c.

5! × 6!

d.

65 × (15)!



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The number of functions f from {1, 2, 3, ..., 20} onto {1, 2, 3, ..., 20} such that f(k) is a multiple of 3, whenever k is a multiple of 4, is :-

a.

(15)! × 6!

b.

56 × 15

c.

5! × 6!

d.

65 × (15)!

1 Answer
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Answer Key / Explanation : (a) -

f(k) = 3m (3,6,9,12,15,18)

for k = 4,8,12,16,20    6.5.4.3.2 ways

For rest numbers 15! ways

Total ways = 6!(15!)

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